Diploma
12 months
Application deadlines: January 31, June 30
Processing time: 15 days
Full-time
Intakes: February, July
International tuition: A$28,000
Program overview
The course includes core subjects plus elective science subjects from JCU’s wide choice of science study areas.
Students can also complete prerequisite Maths and Science subjects required for admission into many JCU Science degrees.
Core subjects include:
Developing Academic Skills
Learning in a Digital Environment
Student also select from a range of elective subjects including:
Essential Mathematics
Essential Science
Introduction to Biological Processes
Diversity of Life
Evolution of the Earth
Environmental Processes and Global Change
Science: Nature, Knowledge and Understanding
Modelling Natural Systems
With successful completion of the diploma, you can continue into a degree program and may receive credit for successfully completed subjects.
Study options
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This program can be done
On campus
Requirements
Exams:
- IELTS
- TOEFL iBT
- TOEFL PBT
- PTE
Current Australia OP/Rank 25/55, GCSE A Levels 2.0 or equivalent. For more information on undergraduate entry requirements refer to pages 70-72 of the International Undergraduate Guide (https://www.jcu.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/674852/Intl_UG_Guide_2019_Web.pdf). If your country is not listed contact International Admissions.
The minimum English Language test scores you need are:
Academic IELTS – 5.5 or equivalent TOEFL or Pearson (PTE Academic) test.
Career opportunities
A Diploma of Higher Education is a great pathway if you don’t have the academic entry requirements for your preferred Bachelor degree. It gives you a ‘taste’ of university study and a kick-start to your career.
Campus location
Townsville
,
Australia



