Course overview
This course is suitable for students who do not have an educational background in Sciences. The first year of study provides academic foundation knowledge, skills and achievement at introductory level. Students are able to exit with a Diploma in Science on completion of first year and may articulate into other science-based bachelor degrees. Graduates have a broad scientific background to assist with future employment or to pursue further study. Successful completion of first year allows students to transfer into a more specialised degree program, based on their desired field of study. For more course information, visit UNE's Course Handbook.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates have the broad scientific background and skills for further study, or employment in a range of areas requiring knowledge of the basic sciences.
Entry requirements
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English requirement
IELTS 6, no band below 5.5TOEFL iBT 60, no band below 15PTE Academic 50, no band below 42Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 169, no band below 162
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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