Diploma of Science

The Diploma of Science at UTS College is designed for students who are curious about how the world works and want to build a strong foundation in science. The course combines classroom learning with practical laboratory work, experiments, and small team projects. Students can choose between two study pathways: Life Sciences or Physical Sciences.

Depending on the pathway, students may lead to following majors such as chemistry, biology,pharmaceuticals, pre-medicine, biotechnology, forensic, medical sciences, crime scene investigation, environmental biology, and digital forensic. Students also get access to UTS facilities such as the UTS Science Super Lab, HIVE Superlab, and Anatomy facility.

The diploma follows a curriculum aligned with the first year of the UTS Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Advance Science, Bachelor of Environmental Sciences, Bachelor of Environmental Biology, Bachelor of Forensic Science, Bachelor of Marine Biology and Climate Change, Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences. After successfully completing the diploma, students can receive up to 48 credit points toward many UTS Science degrees and may progress to second-year study, depending on the chosen degree.