The Diploma of Science (UniLink) (8 months) is a higher education diploma which provides an alternative pathway to the second year of a bachelor degree. It includes study in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. The units are similar to those offered in the first year of a bachelor degree, but classes are smaller and students have more one-on-one time with teachers. Course description The Diploma of Science (UniLink) (8 months) allows students to tailor their diploma and develop a unique range of interdisciplinary skills. Offering a flexible range of unit combinations, the course allows students to select a professionally focused program of study. The topics covered seek to blend a range of key scientific skills and knowledge required by current and projected industry needs. The Diploma of Science is a Higher Education Diploma normally taking eight months of full-time study or part-time equivalent. The course structure requires the successful completion of both compulsory and elective units. The Diploma of Science is an AQF Level 5 Program under the Australian Quality Framework. Admission to the program is normally based on final year secondary results with an English and Mathematics requirement. Career opportunities After completion of the UniLink diploma and progressing to a bachelor degree, graduates may find employment in laboratories, hospitals, education and beyond. Aims and objectives This course provides students with a broad science overview with the ability to specialise in a field of their choice through a range of science units. The course aims to equip students with the skills, knowledge and key theoretical insights required to work in a range of professional scientific environments. A distinctive feature of the course is the practical application of knowledge through project-based units of study.