Program Overview

Undergraduate Certificate in Science

Overview

The Undergraduate Certificate in Science is designed for individuals aiming for a career in science, computing, or related technology fields. This course provides foundational skills relevant to diverse industries, with the flexibility to adapt to rapidly evolving science careers.

Course Essentials

• Qualification: Undergraduate Certificate in Science
• Duration: 0.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time study
• Credit: 100 credits (approximately four units)
• Location: Curtin Perth

Course Outline

Overview

This course is designed for people who are aiming for a career in science, computing or related technology fields.

You’ll gain the foundational skills that are relevant to roles in diverse industries, with the flexibility to adapt to rapidly evolving science careers.

You will learn how to:

• apply scientific principles and concepts across diverse learning and professional contexts
• cultivate critical and creative thinking skills, essential for problem-solving in scientific disciplines
• use technology to communicate complex scientific concepts to experts and the public
• embrace global perspectives in science and adhere to international data science standards
• respect and integrate Indigenous values, cultures, and knowledges in scientific endeavours
• promote teamwork and independent learning, essential for lifelong personal and professional development.

After completing this undergraduate certificate, you will be eligible for entry into Curtin’s Science, Multidisciplinary Science and Information Technology bachelor degree courses (with up to 100 credits for units completed).

What You'll Learn

• apply principles and concepts of science in a variety of contexts relevant to further learning and/or paraprofessional work
• apply critical and creative thinking and problem solving skills relevant to science to generate innovative solutions to problems
• use technology appropriately to communicate scientific concepts to experts and non-experts
• consider global perspectives on science and international scientific standards
• demonstrate respect for Indigenous values, cultures and knowledges and consider Indigenous perspectives on science
• work professionally in teams and independently, and demonstrate life-long learning skills

Admission Criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

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Fees and Scholarships

• Australian and New Zealand student indicative fees
• 2025 Fee year: $4,100* (Commonwealth supported)
• What is a Commonwealth supported place (CSP)?
• A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government. They pay part of the course fees directly to Curtin and then the student pays the remainder (referred to as the “student contribution amount”). The student can defer this fee to their HECS-HELP loan.
• All Australian students studying an undergraduate degree are automatically awarded a Commonwealth supported place. A limited number of Commonwealth supported places are also available for some postgraduate courses.
• Learn more about CSPs and whether you’re eligible by visiting the Australian Government’s StudyAssist website.
• Fees are indicative first year only and are subject to passage of legislation.
• The indicative first-year fee is calculated on 200 credit points, which is the typical full-time study load per year, however some courses require additional study to be completed, in which case the fee will be higher than that shown.
• This fee is a guide only. It may vary depending on the units you choose and does not include incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks – visit other fees and charges for more information.
• For more information on fees and to determine your eligibility for HECS-HELP or FEE-HELP, please visit fee basics or the Study Assist website
• To be eligible for the Commonwealth supported fee:
• Australian citizens must complete some of their course of study while residing in Australia.
• Australian permanent residents or New Zealand citizens must be residing in Australia for the entire course.
• For further information on eligibility please refer to the Australian Government Study Assist website.
• If you’re not an Australian citizen, permanent resident or New Zealand citizen, please see information for international students.

Location

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• Curtin Perth
• 2025
• Semester 1: On campus
• Semester 2: On campus
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• Curtin course code: UH-SCNCE
• Last updated on: 12 May 2025