SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS Bachelor of Science Diploma of Science SATAC CODE – 104881 SATAC CODE – 116361 Casuarina, Online Casuarina, Online UAC CODE – 590570 UAC CODE – 591190 Casuarina, Online Casuarina, Online DURATION – 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time DURATION – 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time DOMESTIC INTAKE – Semester 1, Semester 2 DOMESTIC INTAKE – Semester 1, Semester 2 ABOUT THE COURSE ABOUT THE COURSE The Bachelor of Science will allow you to explore your curiosity The Diploma of Science is ideal if you are curious about studying and passion for knowledge within your chosen scientific field. science and would like to learn more though unsure about Your study options are flexible and diverse with a focus on committing to a degree, or you already have a career in the sciences professional experience in various sciences including biology, and want to upskill with another qualification and skills in another ecology, spatial science, biomedical science, chemistry, or in other discipline. science fields. You will explore a variety of science concepts, theories and principles You will combine academic studies with practical learning in in different fields such as general science, geographic information distinctive environments and communities of northern Australia science and environmental science until you find the one that and the region, and their associated challenges in environmental resonates with you. management and public health, including Indigenous health. As you progress through your diploma, you will develop your You will strengthen your problem solving, logical and critical knowledge in logical and critical thinking, and problem-solving from thinking skills, apply an understanding of scientific and a scientific and technological perspective. technological factors, and consider issues from various cultural, After completing your diploma, you have the option to move into economic and other societal perspectives throughout your studies our Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Environmental Science helping you to approach tasks informed and confident. courses. You will be able to demonstrate and apply an understanding of Whether you are in the science field or looking to move into science, your chosen areas of science, including concepts, theories and or perhaps you are a teacher or engineer wanting to gain knowledge principles to practise in real situations. about a specific science discipline, this flexible diploma will help you CAREER OPPORTUNITIES find what you are looking for. Graduating from this course may lead you to career opportunities CAREER OPPORTUNITIES in industry, government, private companies, non-government Graduating from this course may lead to a variety of science- organisations (NGO) and the community sector as a biologist, related roles within government, private companies, non- ecologist, spatial scientist, biomedical scientist, chemist, government organisations (NGOs) and community sectors consultant, laboratory assistant, project manager or advisor. including positions as a technician, laboratory assistant, INHERENT REQUIREMENTS consultant, analyst, designer and developer, project manager or helpdesk support administrator, plus many more. Inherent requirements apply to this course. See http://www.cdu.edu.au/inherent-requirements for details. INHERENT REQUIREMENTS Inherent requirements apply to this course. See http://www.cdu.edu.au/inherent-requirements for details. Charles Darwin University 64 2023 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees