Course overview
The Diploma of Science is a direct pathway to second year of Deakin University's Bachelor degrees in Science, Biomedical Science, Environmental Science and Sustainability, Environmental Science (major in Wildlife and Conservation Biology), Forensic Science, Zoology and Animal Science. In these cutting-edge and rapidly growing fields, graduates could find themselves involved in scientific developments that hold the key to our future.
Course record
Career Opportunities
Depending on your bachelor's degree, you can pursue a range of roles and fields. These fields include: science, environment and natural resources, forensics, genetic engineering, insurance investigation, laboratory technology, management, marketing, medical research, wildlife or conservation officers, occupational health and safety, pharmaceutical production or sales, research science, risk analysis, quality assurance, education, quarantine officers.
Majors
Animal biology, Cell biology and genomics (genetics), Chemistry, Environmental Health, Environmental science (Geology, Ecology, Ecosystems) (Burwood), Food science (Burwood), Forensic Biology, Forensic Chemistry, Human biology, Mathematical modelling, Plant biology (Botany) (Burwood), Science (Microbiology, Biology, Mathematics), Infection and Immunity, Medical Biotechnology, Medical Genomics, Molecular Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Science.
Entry requirements
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Standard entry
- Current Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Successful completion of an Australia Year 12 (or equivalent). For example: - VCE (or interstate equivalent) Certificate (scored or unscored) - VCE VM Senior - IB Diploma - NZCEA - VET Certificate IV or above SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Deakin College SEAS information and the Deakin College website Recent Year 12 graduates Educational outcomes considered for selection Successful completion of an Australia Year 12 (or equivalent). For example: - VCE (or interstate equivalent) Certificate (scored or unscored) - VCE VM Senior - IB Diploma - NZCEA - VET Certificate IV or above SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Deakin College SEAS information and the Deakin College website Applicants with work and life experience Entire academic record This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations. VTAC Personal Statement Applicants with work and life experience are encouraged to submit a personal statement. Visit our website to see what to include in your personal statement. Resume Applicants with work and life experience must submit a resume, including details of any paid, unpaid, voluntary, school based, full or part-time work and the contact details of one or two professional or personal referees to support your application. Visit our website for more information. SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme) Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application. For further information go to Deakin College SEAS information and the Deakin College website
Student profile
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Campuses & intake dates
- Geelong Waurn Ponds CampusVIC