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Melbourne Victoria 3125
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Melbourne Burwood Campus
70 Elgar Road
Melbourne Victoria 3125
Australia
Course details
CRICOS course code: 063387K
Level of study: Career Based/Vocational
Summary
The Diploma of Science leads to Deakin University’s Bachelor degrees in science, biomedical science, environmental science, forensic science or zoology and animal science. Graduates may work in a wide range of cutting-edge and rapidly growing fields and could be involved in the scientific developments that hold the key to the future.
Employment and career options upon completing your Bachelor degree
Work in:
Biomedical science
Environment and natural resources
Forensics
Genetic engineering
Insurance investigation
Laboratory technology
Management
Marketing
Medical research
Pest management officers
Occupational health and safety
Pharmaceutical production or sales
Research science
Risk analysis
Quality assurance
Education
Quarantine officers
Course Structure
Complete and pass 8 units+:
HBS107 Understanding Health
HBS109 Human Structure and Function
HSN101 Foundations of Food Nutrition and Health
SIT191 Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis
SIT194 Introduction to Mathematical Modelling
SLE102 Physical Geography
SLE103 Ecology and the Environment
SLE111 Cells and Genes
SLE112 Fundamentals of Forensic Science
SLE115 Essential Skills in Bioscience
SLE121 Environmental Sustainability
SLE123 Physics for the Life Sciences
SLE132 Biology: Form and Function
SLE133 Chemistry in Our World
SLE155 Chemistry for the Professional Sciences
Direct entry to the 2nd year of the Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Science, Environmental Science (majors in Management and Sustainability, Wildlife and Conservation Biology), Forensic Science, Zoology and Animal Science
Supportive learning environment provides the best possible preparation for Deakin University
Study on a Deakin University campus with full access to accommodation, support services
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| Tuition Fees (AUD $) | Start date | Duration | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course fee: 32,560 (4,070 per unit) |
02 Mar 2020 29 Jun 2020 |
Full time
Read more8 or 12 months |
Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus 75 Pigdons Road Geelong Victoria 3216 Australia |
Entry criteria
Entry to Diploma course requires the successful completion of Australian Year 12 equivalent. Students from other countries should have country specific requirements equivalent to Australia.
English Admission Requirements
Cambridge: English Advanced (CAE) - FCE Level B2;
Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) - EAP 2;
GCE O-level - C6; HK Form 5 - 60% in Form 5 English Language;
HKDSE - Level 3 HKDSE English;
IELTS - 5.5 (with no band score below 5.5);
Pearsons Test of English Academic (PTE): 42-49;
SPM English - C4;
TOEFL Computer Based - 196;
TOEFL Paper Based - 525, TOEFL iBT: 52 – Writing 19, Speaking 16, Listening and Reading 5.