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About the course
The Diploma in Science is a flexible one-year program for graduates from any discipline who want to build science knowledge or meet prerequisites for further study. You can complete a minor or select science courses aligned to your interests, with study options that can be full-time or part-time to suit prerequisite sequencing. This diploma supports pathways into honours or postgraduate study in the sciences. The programme develops laboratory safety, sample handling, and basic analytical techniques for technical roles.
Career outcome
This diploma can strengthen your scientific foundations for changing direction into science-related study or roles, or for professional development within your current field. It can help you meet prerequisites for honours or postgraduate programs and broaden capability across areas such as mathematics, chemistry, biological and environmental sciences. Graduates commonly use the Diploma in Science as a pathway for further study or progression in science-focused industries. Preparing graduates for laboratory assistant, quality control, and science technician roles, or degree articulation.
Living Costs in Brisbane**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,467 - 1,940 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,073 - 1,419 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 8 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 237 - 314 |
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