Program Overview

Overview

The Diploma in Science is designed for graduates from any field, providing a flexible program that allows students to spend a year (or part-time equivalent) studying a science area of interest. This program is ideal for meeting program prerequisites, preparing for the GAMSAT (Graduate Medical Schools Admission Test), or professional development.

Program Highlights

• Complete additional science courses and gain further qualifications.
• Broaden knowledge to qualify for honours or postgraduate programs.
• Tailor the diploma to interests with a variety of science minors and relevant courses.

Majors

The program offers several options, including:

• Applied Mathematics
• Archaeological Science
• Astrophysics
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• See all majors

How You'll Learn

Learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses chosen, including:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Laboratory work
• Seminars
• Workshops

What You'll Study

At UQ, degrees are called 'programs' and subjects are called 'courses'. A sample of the courses includes:

• Theory & Practice in Science
• Introductory Chemistry
• Physical Basis of Biological Systems
• Basic Mathematics
• See courses and program structure

Minors

The program offers various minors, including:

• Environmental Science
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Applied Mathematics
• Archaeological Science
• Astrophysics
• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
• Biophysics
• Cell Biology
• Chemical Biology
• Chemistry
• Coastal and Ocean Science
• Computational Science
• Computer Science
• Developmental Biology
• Earth Science
• Ecology and Conservation Biology
• Entomology
• Environmental Science
• Genetics
• Geographical Information Science
• Human Anatomy
• Human Physiology
• Immunology
• Marine Biology
• Mathematics
• Microbiology
• Neuroscience
• Pharmacology
• Physics
• Plant Science
• Psychology
• Statistics
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Zoology

Entry Requirements

• Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in any field.
• Minimum entry score: Select where you studied and your qualification to see the minimum entry score needed.
• Student visas: International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Diploma in Science are eligible to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500).

Fees and Scholarships

• Indicative annual fee: Approximately $8,480 (2026).
• Government assistance: Domestic places in the Diploma in Science are Commonwealth supported.
• Financial aid: As an international student, you might be eligible for financial aid – either from your home country, or from the Australian Government.
• Scholarships: You may be eligible for more than 100 scholarships.

How to Apply

• Applying through QTAC: All domestic applications should be submitted to the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).
• Important dates: Check the QTAC website for closing dates.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants: For support with applying, get in touch with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (ATSIS) Unit.