Diploma of Science
Course Structure
The Diploma of Science is a 1-year undergraduate course.
The Diploma of Science (DipSc) comprises 8 units of study (or subjects).
Each unit represents 3 credit points. To fulfil the requirements of the DipSc award, you will need to complete a minimum of 24 credit points.
Common Core units (5 units)
Core Science units - a core unit on academic skills for the sciences, a foundation unit in mathematics and a foundation unit in chemistry.
Research unit - a unit on academic and professional communication skills. This unit is taken by students from all undergraduate courses at Sheridan.
Christian Studies unit - a unit introducing the Christian faith. Like the research unit, this unit is taken by students from all undergraduate courses at Sheridan.
Elective units (3 units) - choose elective units from a wide range of disciplines, including biology, chemistry, physics, geography, and information technology.
Entry Requirement
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Academic Entry Requirements | A minimum ATAR score of 70 or its equivalent |
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| IELTS Score (Minimum) | IELTS (Academic) 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0) |
| TOEFL-IBT Score (Minimum) | TOEFL (Internet based) 85 (no band less than 20)
TOEFL (Paper based) 550 (with Test of Written English 5) |
| PTE Score (Minimum) | Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) 57 (no band less than 50) |