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James Cook University (JCU)

  • 28% international / 72% domestic

Diploma of Science

  • Diploma

Take the first step towards your career in science. This course is a pathway for international students to study the Bachelor of Science at JCU.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
2 months full-time
Course Code
0100450
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$29,200 per year / $29,200 total
International Fees
$29,200 per year / $29,200 total

About this course

Take the first step towards your career in science. This course is a pathway for international students to study the Bachelor of Science at JCU.

Entry requirements

Successful completion of a course of study equivalent to an Australian Year 12 Certificate

Study locations

Townsville

Career pathways

Pursue your passion for knowledge and research with JCU's Diploma of Science (Pathway). You will gain foundational skills in a variety of science areas.

Graduates of JCU's Diploma of Science (Pathway) can progress directly into the second year of a JCU Bachelor of Science. Depending on your area of specialisation in your Bachelor degree, you could work in a variety of specialist science fields including aquaculture, fisheries management, zoology, mining, or biotechnology.

This course is a pathway to the Bachelor of Science majoring in Aquaculture Science and Technology, Earth Science, Marine Biology, or Zoology and Ecology provided you meet the relevant English Language entry requirement.

This course is available to international students only.

How to apply

Gather the documents you need to apply and submit an application via JCU's online application portal.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at James Cook University (JCU).
84.1%
Overall satisfaction
89.1%
Skill scale
77.1%
Teaching scale
67.5%
Employed full-time
$62.5k
Average salary