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Undergraduate Certificate in Science

This short course, about half a year full time, introduces university level science.

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How long it takes
4 to 6 months
full time
Level
Other Undergraduate Award Course
University
How you can study
Online or on campus
Taught by
3 providers
VIC, WA, TAS

Is this course right for you?

What the Undergraduate Certificate in Science asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

  • an interest in how the natural world works
  • curiosity and a willingness to ask questions
  • basic numeracy skills for everyday calculations
  • good communication skills for sharing findings

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma?

The Diploma of Science is a higher level qualification. The Undergraduate Certificate in Science sits at the undergraduate certificate level.

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Where you can study this course

There are 3 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

What you’ll learn

The main topics covered in the Undergraduate Certificate in Science.

  • Science and society
  • Core ideas in biology
  • Scientific data and statistics
  • Laboratory practice
  • Communicating science

Questions to ask before you enrol

Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.

  1. When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
  2. What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
  3. Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
  4. Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?

Questions people ask

Do I need experience or other qualifications first?

Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.

How is it different from Diploma of Science?

The Diploma of Science is a higher level qualification. The Undergraduate Certificate in Science sits at the undergraduate certificate level.

How is it different from Bachelor of Science?

The Bachelor of Science is a higher level qualification. The Undergraduate Certificate in Science sits at the undergraduate certificate level.

How is it different from Diploma in Science?

The Diploma in Science is a higher level qualification. The Undergraduate Certificate in Science sits at the undergraduate certificate level.

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