Frequently Asked Questions about the Diploma in Science

Is this course equivalent to a Diploma qualification at TAFE?
No. The Diploma in Science is not a TAFE course. It is a one year full time or two year part time course made of university-level units.

What do I need to do to meet entry requirements for the Diploma of Science?
You are required to meet Standard University Admission Requirements to be offered a place in the Diploma of Science.

Can I get into this qualification with a Certificate IV from TAFE?
Yes, a Certificate IV meets Standard University Admission.

Do I get any credit into the course with a Certificate IV from TAFE?
No, a Certificate IV does not give you any credit or Advanced Standing into the Diploma in Science.

What opportunities do I have after completing the Diploma in Science?

Seek employment in Industry. An understanding of Science can help you gain employment in industries which are science-oriented.

Go on to a Bachelor's Degree Program at ECU South West. A Diploma in Science meets entry requirements into all courses at ECU South West; and in many cases you can receive credit for all or most of what you have completed in the Diploma of Science.

Go on to a Bachelor's Degree at ECU in Perth or Off Campus. The Diploma of Science meets entry requirements into most courses at ECU, including off campus courses. You may expect to gain a year's advanced standing (or credit) into the Bachelor of Science (Course Code 308) in Joondalup. You may also apply for other courses. Various amounts of credit apply depending on the course your select.

Go on to a Bachelor's Degree at another university in Australia and around the world. A successfully completed Diploma of Science will count as one year's worth of units when you apply for admission to another university. This meets requirements for many (if not all) universities in Australia. The amount of credit you will receive for courses at other universities vary based on a variety of factors including the course you are attempting to receive credit for, the length of time between the completion of the Diploma and of your subsequent course and so on.

For more information about this option, contact your university of choice and find out how the course you are interested in will regard one year's successful completion of a science degree.