Science

About the course

UniSQ’s Diploma of Science is a flexible introductory qualification that builds your understanding of university-level science study. You’ll explore how scientific knowledge is developed and tested against evidence while strengthening numerical and critical analysis skills. The program can be completed online or on campus and also provides a pathway into further study such as the Bachelor of Science. This is a Diploma-level program in Sciences. The programme develops laboratory safety, sample handling, and basic analytical techniques for technical roles.

Career outcome

Graduates may pursue technical and support roles across a range of science-related settings. Typical opportunities include laboratory assistant, field assistant, veterinary assistant, and environmental monitoring officer roles. The diploma can also be used as a pathway into the Bachelor of Science, which may lead to more specialised science careers. This is a Diploma-level qualification in Sciences. Preparing graduates for laboratory assistant, quality control, and science technician roles, or degree articulation.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as research scientist, food laboratory technician, pathology laboratory technician, research support staff, laboratory technician, healthcare scientist, and etc. in companies including Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Merck & Co., Roche, and etc.

Living Costs in Toowoomba**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 839 - 1,110	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 652 - 863
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 12	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary**

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