Diploma in Science, Leading to Bachelor of Science in Biology

at University of New South Wales (Global) Australia

A Diploma is a 12-month course that gives you the foundational skills and knowledge in a specific area of study. A Diploma in Business will take you straight into Second Year of a Bachelor of Commerce at UNSW Business School.

It’s ideal for international students who need extra support, including those who just missed out on direct entry into their preferred bachelor’s degree, or hold qualifications that aren’t recognised by UNSW Sydney.

Who is this program for?
The UNSW Diploma Program has been designed specifically for international students. Our Diplomas make it easy to adjust to university, with:

• Smaller classes and at least 20% extra teaching time
• Additional English and academic skill support
• Course material equivalent to First Year courses within the UNSW Sydney degree, and
• Access to the same facilities and resources as undergraduate students.

With an innovative First Year curriculum, you will learn how to recognise and analyse current global business challenges and opportunities. Then you will be ready to confidently choose a major from the range of core business disciplines available as you progress into a UNSW degree. You can focus on data, people or global markets.

Why study business at UNSW Sydney?
Manage people, lead change and build lifelong career connections by studying business at UNSW.

UNSW Business School provides world-class education and a career-focused student experience. You will belong to a connected student community with opportunities to expand your network socially and professionally and broaden your skills to become one of the most employable graduates in Australia.

Discover a rich and diverse student life, join our clubs and societies, gain exclusive access to Career Accelerator and learn from leading academics and business experts at a top-ranking business school.

Second Year at UNSW Sydney
Bachelor of Commerce
UNSW's Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) is an innovative business degree that has been designed alongside industry to ensure you are one of Australia's most employable graduates. You’ll undertake a range of experiences that are unique to UNSW's BCom, learning in the classroom, and the boardroom.

From your first year, you'll understand business essentials and begin building a portfolio that demonstrates your skills to future employers. You'll build your expertise by specialising in a major and build your skills through guaranteed industry learning experiences.

Financial Technology (Major)
Financial technology (fintech) is used to create, enhance and disrupt financial services, from peer-to-peer lending and robo-advice to decentralised finance, such as Bitcoin. By identifying the demands of industry, fintech sits at the forefront of industry needs, developing highly employable graduates. Over the past few years this field attracted large specialised industry conferences and dedicated sessions in top academic finance conferences. This major is a great way to get in at the ground floor of this industry.

A Diploma is a 12-month course that gives you the foundational skills and knowledge in a specific area of study. A Diploma in Business will take you straight into Second Year of a Bachelor of Commerce at UNSW Business School.

It’s ideal for international students who need extra support, including those who just missed out on direct entry into their preferred bachelor’s degree, or hold qualifications that aren’t recognised by UNSW Sydney.

Who is this program for?
The UNSW Diploma Program has been designed specifically for international students. Our Diplomas make it easy to adjust to university, with:

• Smaller classes and at least 20% extra teaching time
• Additional English and academic skill support
• Course material equivalent to First Year courses within the UNSW Sydney degree, and
• Access to the same facilities and resources as undergraduate students.

With an innovative First Year curriculum, you will learn how to recognise and analyse current global business challenges and opportunities. Then you will be ready to confidently choose a major from the range of core business disciplines available as you progress into a UNSW degree. You can focus on data, people or global markets.

Why study business at UNSW Sydney?
Manage people, lead change and build lifelong career connections by studying business at UNSW.

UNSW Business School provides world-class education and a career-focused student experience. You will belong to a connected student community with opportunities to expand your network socially and professionally and broaden your skills to become one of the most employable graduates in Australia.

Discover a rich and diverse student life, join our clubs and societies, gain exclusive access to Career Accelerator and learn from leading academics and business experts at a top-ranking business school.

Second Year at UNSW Sydney
Bachelor of Commerce
UNSW's Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) is an innovative business degree that has been designed alongside industry to ensure you are one of Australia's most employable graduates. You’ll undertake a range of experiences that are unique to UNSW's BCom, learning in the classroom, and the boardroom.

From your first year, you'll understand business essentials and begin building a portfolio that demonstrates your skills to future employers. You'll build your expertise by specialising in a major and build your skills through guaranteed industry learning experiences.

Finance (Major)
Finance students study the financial and capital markets as well as working with global banks, multinational corporations or the stock exchange in a career as rewarding as it is challenging. Finance can be a high risk, high reward industry requiring decisive strategy in the face of uncertainty. Determining the value of assets, and making investment and corporate financing decisions, requires sound and confident risk-hedging strategies.

A Diploma is a 12-month course that gives you the foundational skills and knowledge in a specific area of study. A Diploma in Architecture will take you straight into Second Year at UNSW – in a Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours) or a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (Honours).  

It's a great option for international students, if you need a bit more support, but don't want to add extra time to your degree. If you've just missed out on direct entry into your preferred bachelor's degree, or hold qualifications that aren't recognised by UNSW Sydney, this could also be the program for you. 

Who is this program for?
The UNSW Diploma Program has been designed specifically for international students. Our Diplomas make it easy to adjust to university, with: 

• smaller classes and at least 20% extra teaching time 
• additional English and academic skill support 
• course material equivalent to First Year courses within the UNSW Sydney degree, and 
• access to the same facilities and resources as undergraduate students. 

With an innovative First Year equivalent curriculum, you will gain the introductory knowledge you need for further study in Architecture, and a career in Built Environment. 

Why study architecture at UNSW Sydney?
Architecture is about exploring and redefining what place means to people. As an emerging architect at UNSW, you will focus on the?physical form of design, and the elevated thinking that supports it. You will learn how to design buildings and settings that will influence and benefit the future of individuals and communities within them. You will also learn how to address every angle in this process, taking wider sustainability, cultural and economic needs into consideration. 

Our teaching staff include experienced academics in?an inclusive, collaborative learning environment. With their guidance, you will develop the design skills and technical?knowledge to establish impactful careers and influence the industry’s future.  

Second Year at UNSW Sydney
Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours)

The?Bachelor of?Interior Architecture?(Honours) at?UNSW?is a four-year?full-time degree, where you’ll learn how to improve the interior environments in which we live, work and play. 

Through a combination of creative thinking and making, you’ll study and work within a design community that collectively reimagines and reshapes the interior environments within our homes, workspaces and cities. 

From the manipulation of the spatial, material and structural elements of a space to exploring interior architecture through theory and practice – you’ll graduate with the confidence and work experience you need to take the next step in your interior architecture journey.

A Diploma is a 12-month course that gives you the foundational skills and knowledge in a specific area of study. A Diploma in Science will take you straight into the Second Year of your Bachelor of Science at UNSW.

It is a great option for you as an international student if you need a bit more support but don't want to add extra time to your degree. If you have just missed out on direct entry into your preferred bachelor's degree, or hold qualifications that are not recognised by UNSW Sydney, this could also be the program for you.

Who is this program for?
The UNSW Diploma Program has been designed specifically for international students. Our Diplomas make it easy to adjust to university, with:

• Smaller classes and at least 20% extra teaching time
• Additional English and academic support
• Course material equivalent to First Year courses within the UNSW Sydney degree, and
• Access to the same facilities and resources as undergraduate students.

With an innovative First Year equivalent curriculum, you will begin to learn the fundamentals of biology, chemistry and physics before specialising and focusing on your future.

Why study science at UNSW Sydney?
A UNSW science degree unlocks a world of career opportunities. From oceanography to neuroscience, biotech to quantum physics, you will gain the flexibility to explore different disciplines to find the field that sparks your passion. Create innovative solutions to the world’s biggest challenges and be equipped with transferable skills that can be applied to a wide range of industries.

UNSW provides world-class education and a career-focused student experience. You will belong to a connected student community with opportunities to expand your network socially and professionally, as well as full access to UNSW’s world-class libraries, labs, clubs and societies.

Second Year at UNSW Sydney
Bachelor of Science
Create innovative solutions to the world’s biggest challenges with a Bachelor of Science. This degree will equip you with transferable skills that can be applied to a wide range of industries.

Choose from 26 majors within the physical, natural and human sciences. Explore different disciplines in your first year to find the specialisation that’s right for you. If you already know what you want to specialise in, you can tailor your degree from the start.

Genetics (Major)
Genetics is the study of genes, the blueprint of life, which are fundamental to all living organisms. Genes influence every characteristic of an organism, such as its appearance, behaviour, and susceptibility to disease. Genes can be influenced by the environment, affecting the development and maintenance of whole organisms. The combination of molecular and more traditional genetics has allowed us to solve problems in applications ranging from molecular genetics to human disease, plant breeding, microbiology and conservation biology.

A Diploma is a 12-month course that gives you the foundational skills and knowledge in a specific area of study. A Diploma in Science will take you straight into the Second Year of your Bachelor of Science at UNSW.

It is a great option for you as an international student if you need a bit more support but don't want to add extra time to your degree. If you have just missed out on direct entry into your preferred bachelor's degree, or hold qualifications that are not recognised by UNSW Sydney, this could also be the program for you.

Who is this program for?
The UNSW Diploma Program has been designed specifically for international students. Our Diplomas make it easy to adjust to university, with:

• Smaller classes and at least 20% extra teaching time
• Additional English and academic support
• Course material equivalent to First Year courses within the UNSW Sydney degree, and
• Access to the same facilities and resources as undergraduate students.

With an innovative First Year equivalent curriculum, you will begin to learn the fundamentals of biology, chemistry and physics before specialising and focusing on your future.

Why study science at UNSW Sydney?
A UNSW science degree unlocks a world of career opportunities. From oceanography to neuroscience, biotech to quantum physics, you will gain the flexibility to explore different disciplines to find the field that sparks your passion. Create innovative solutions to the world’s biggest challenges and be equipped with transferable skills that can be applied to a wide range of industries.

UNSW provides world-class education and a career-focused student experience. You will belong to a connected student community with opportunities to expand your network socially and professionally, as well as full access to UNSW’s world-class libraries, labs, clubs and societies.

Second Year at UNSW Sydney
Bachelor of Science
Create innovative solutions to the world’s biggest challenges with a Bachelor of Science. This degree will equip you with transferable skills that can be applied to a wide range of industries.

Choose from 26 majors within the physical, natural and human sciences. Explore different disciplines in your first year to find the specialisation that’s right for you. If you already know what you want to specialise in, you can tailor your degree from the start.

Marine and Coastal Science (Major)
Marine & coastal science offers a unique opportunity to study across both physical and biological aspects of the marine environment. Biologists, geologists and oceanographers strive to learn more about the oceans so we can both use and protect this valuable resource. Marine biologists work with geologists who study the topography of the ocean floor, sediments and marine resources; with physical oceanographers who study the waves, currents and tides; or with chemists who study the chemical composition of seawater, including the concentrations of pollutants and nutrients.

A Diploma is a 12-month course that gives you the foundational skills and knowledge in a specific area of study. A Diploma in Science will take you straight into the Second Year of your Bachelor of Science at UNSW.

It is a great option for you as an international student if you need a bit more support but don't want to add extra time to your degree. If you have just missed out on direct entry into your preferred bachelor's degree, or hold qualifications that are not recognised by UNSW Sydney, this could also be the program for you.

Who is this program for?
The UNSW Diploma Program has been designed specifically for international students. Our Diplomas make it easy to adjust to university, with:

• Smaller classes and at least 20% extra teaching time
• Additional English and academic support
• Course material equivalent to First Year courses within the UNSW Sydney degree, and
• Access to the same facilities and resources as undergraduate students.

With an innovative First Year equivalent curriculum, you will begin to learn the fundamentals of biology, chemistry and physics before specialising and focusing on your future.

Why study science at UNSW Sydney?
A UNSW science degree unlocks a world of career opportunities. From oceanography to neuroscience, biotech to quantum physics, you will gain the flexibility to explore different disciplines to find the field that sparks your passion. Create innovative solutions to the world’s biggest challenges and be equipped with transferable skills that can be applied to a wide range of industries.

UNSW provides world-class education and a career-focused student experience. You will belong to a connected student community with opportunities to expand your network socially and professionally, as well as full access to UNSW’s world-class libraries, labs, clubs and societies.

Second Year at UNSW Sydney
Bachelor of Science
Create innovative solutions to the world’s biggest challenges with a Bachelor of Science. This degree will equip you with transferable skills that can be applied to a wide range of industries.

Choose from 26 majors within the physical, natural and human sciences. Explore different disciplines in your first year to find the specialisation that’s right for you. If you already know what you want to specialise in, you can tailor your degree from the start.

Food Science (Major)
Food science is the discipline that applies science to all aspects involving food. This includes the production, handling, processing, preserving, and nutritional analysis of food. You will gain an understanding of proteins, carbohydrates and fats, the chemical components of food. This relatively new discipline is driven to a large degree by market demands of easy-to-prepare foods, which are safe to consume yet maintain their nutritional value.

A Diploma is a 12-month course that gives you the foundational skills and knowledge in a specific area of study. A Diploma in Engineering will take you straight into Second Year of a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at UNSW.

It is a great option for you as an international student if you need a bit more support but don't want to add extra time to your degree. If you have just missed out on direct entry into your preferred bachelor's degree, or hold qualifications that are not recognised by UNSW Sydney, this could also be the program for you.

Who is this program for?
The UNSW Diploma Program has been designed specifically for international students. Our Diplomas make it easy to adjust to university, with:

• Smaller classes and at least 20% extra teaching time
• Additional English and academic support
• Course material equivalent to First Year courses within the UNSW Sydney degree, and
• Access to the same facilities and resources as undergraduate students.

With an innovative First Year equivalent curriculum, you will gain a solid background in the  natural sciences, programming and introductory engineering courses. You will also get to design, develop and build your first prototype in your first engineering design course. This will give you a taster of what it is like for engineers in the real world.

Why study engineering at UNSW Sydney?
Work with robots, boost energy production or design bionic limbs.

UNSW are world leaders in engineering education and research, and have the No.1 Engineering faculty in Australia. Add in a recent $1 billion facilities upgrade, and you have everything you need to build a successful future in this field.

UNSW provides world-class education and a career-focused student experience. You will belong to a connected student community with opportunities to expand your network socially and professionally, as well as full access to UNSW’s world-class libraries, labs, clubs and societies.

Second Year at UNSW Sydney
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Engineers develop practical solutions to technical and environmental problems by using science and mathematics. Through scientific discoveries engineers meet societal and consumer needs.

Engineers work in a range of roles across all different types of industries, from civil engineering to environmental, computer science to petroleum engineering – the possibilities are endless. The type of engineer you’ll become often depends on the specialisation you choose in this degree. This degree offers 19 engineering specialisations across different engineering disciplines.

In this degree you’ll gain a solid background in mathematics, natural sciences and computing that’ll prepare you to learn knowledge and skills in an engineering discipline. You’ll graduate with the technical knowledge, skills and attributes required to succeed as a professional engineer.

Chemical Engineering (Major)
Chemical engineering involves the design and development of large-scale processes which enhance the manufacture of products formed from chemicals, microorganisms and other raw materials. It is used in industrial, biological and environmental fields for the production of materials such as fuels, fertilisers, foods, alcohol, polymers and pharmaceuticals.

A Diploma is a 12-month course that gives you the foundational skills and knowledge in a specific area of study. A Diploma in Media & Communication will take you straight into Second Year of a Bachelor of Media at UNSW.

It's a great option for international students, if you need a bit more support, but don't want to add extra time to your degree. If you've just missed out on direct entry into your preferred bachelor's degree, or hold qualifications that aren't recognised by UNSW Sydney, this could also be the program for you.

Who is this program for?
The UNSW Diploma Program has been designed specifically for international students. Our Diplomas make it easy to adjust to university, with:

• Smaller classes and at least 20% extra teaching time
• Additional English and academic skill support
• Course material equivalent to First Year courses within the UNSW Sydney degree, and
• Access to the same facilities and resources as undergraduate students.

Once you successfully complete a UNSW Diploma in Media & Communication, you will progress onto Second Year at UNSW to study a Bachelor of Media, preparing you for your future career.

Why study media at UNSW Sydney?
Contemporary media is a dynamic, global, and increasingly complex topic. By studying media at UNSW, you will investigate the professional, social, cultural, political, economic and philosophical impacts that contemporary media has on our daily lives.

It’s the place to tap into your creativity while learning about the world around you.

Led by academics actively engaged in media industries, this bachelor’s degree opens a world of opportunities to help you pursue your media career.

By studying media, you will develop practical vocational skills and conceptual, strategic, creative, and critical capabilities to help set you apart within the industry.

Second Year at UNSW Sydney
Bachelor of Media
Media is the glue of a modern society. It now shapes every aspect of life today. The Bachelor of Media at UNSW unlocks the specialist expertise, self-knowledge, creative thinking, and creative problem-solving skills to make an impact as a media professional, or simply set you up as a more aware professional to succeed in your second and third job, not just your first.

You’ll have the opportunity to tailor a degree to your specific interests. Specialise in cinema studies, communications and journalism, media studies, public relations & advertising, or screen production. Here, you’ll develop practical job skills as well as conceptual, strategic, creative, and critical capabilities to help you make your impact in the exciting and fast-changing media industries.

Media Studies (Major)
Gain the critical skills and knowledge you need to understand, analyse, and respond to the pivotal role of media in contemporary life. After building a firm foundation in media studies debates, methods, and history, you’ll be able to choose from a suite of electives that allow you to sharpen your focus on questions relating to justice, race, ethics, or emerging technologies.

You’ll develop critical thinking and writing skills that allow you to make persuasive arguments, engage with challenging issues, and solve new problems. With an array of research methods and analytical techniques in your back pocket, you’ll bring your combination of critical and creative skills to life as a media change-maker.

Following graduation, you’ll be ready to work across the media industries of today, with the ability to adapt to whatever the future may hold.

A Diploma is a 12-month course that gives you the foundational skills and knowledge in a specific area of study. A Diploma in Science will take you straight into the Second Year of your Bachelor of Science at UNSW.

It is a great option for you as an international student if you need a bit more support but don't want to add extra time to your degree. If you have just missed out on direct entry into your preferred bachelor's degree, or hold qualifications that are not recognised by UNSW Sydney, this could also be the program for you.

Who is this program for?
The UNSW Diploma Program has been designed specifically for international students. Our Diplomas make it easy to adjust to university, with:

• Smaller classes and at least 20% extra teaching time
• Additional English and academic support
• Course material equivalent to First Year courses within the UNSW Sydney degree, and
• Access to the same facilities and resources as undergraduate students.

With an innovative First Year equivalent curriculum, you will begin to learn the fundamentals of biology, chemistry and physics before specialising and focusing on your future.

Why study science at UNSW Sydney?
A UNSW science degree unlocks a world of career opportunities. From oceanography to neuroscience, biotech to quantum physics, you will gain the flexibility to explore different disciplines to find the field that sparks your passion. Create innovative solutions to the world’s biggest challenges and be equipped with transferable skills that can be applied to a wide range of industries.

UNSW provides world-class education and a career-focused student experience. You will belong to a connected student community with opportunities to expand your network socially and professionally, as well as full access to UNSW’s world-class libraries, labs, clubs and societies.

Second Year at UNSW Sydney
Bachelor of Science
Create innovative solutions to the world’s biggest challenges with a Bachelor of Science. This degree will equip you with transferable skills that can be applied to a wide range of industries.

Choose from 26 majors within the physical, natural and human sciences. Explore different disciplines in your first year to find the specialisation that’s right for you. If you already know what you want to specialise in, you can tailor your degree from the start.

Chemistry (Major)
Chemistry looks at the world around us, to assess the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of materials. Chemists develop cutting edge technologies to deliver solutions to societal challenges such as energy generation and storage, to service a growing population and demand; develop new drugs to aid society, and engage in many other beneficial research and development projects.

A Diploma is a 12-month course that gives you the foundational skills and knowledge in a specific area of study. A Diploma in Science will take you straight into the Second Year of your Bachelor of Science at UNSW.

It is a great option for you as an international student if you need a bit more support but don't want to add extra time to your degree. If you have just missed out on direct entry into your preferred bachelor's degree, or hold qualifications that are not recognised by UNSW Sydney, this could also be the program for you.

Who is this program for?
The UNSW Diploma Program has been designed specifically for international students. Our Diplomas make it easy to adjust to university, with:

• Smaller classes and at least 20% extra teaching time
• Additional English and academic support
• Course material equivalent to First Year courses within the UNSW Sydney degree, and
• Access to the same facilities and resources as undergraduate students.

With an innovative First Year equivalent curriculum, you will begin to learn the fundamentals of biology, chemistry and physics before specialising and focusing on your future.

Why study science at UNSW Sydney?
A UNSW science degree unlocks a world of career opportunities. From oceanography to neuroscience, biotech to quantum physics, you will gain the flexibility to explore different disciplines to find the field that sparks your passion. Create innovative solutions to the world’s biggest challenges and be equipped with transferable skills that can be applied to a wide range of industries.

UNSW provides world-class education and a career-focused student experience. You will belong to a connected student community with opportunities to expand your network socially and professionally, as well as full access to UNSW’s world-class libraries, labs, clubs and societies.

Second Year at UNSW Sydney
Bachelor of Science
Create innovative solutions to the world’s biggest challenges with a Bachelor of Science. This degree will equip you with transferable skills that can be applied to a wide range of industries.

Choose from 26 majors within the physical, natural and human sciences. Explore different disciplines in your first year to find the specialisation that’s right for you. If you already know what you want to specialise in, you can tailor your degree from the start.

Physiology (Major)
Physiology examines how our body, organs, tissues and cells work as part of an integrated system. It describes the fundamental properties of living systems. Physiology is one of the major foundations of medicine and underpins biomedical study and research. Graduates are employed in various medical and health-related settings including hospitals as exercise physiologists, in rehabilitation, in sports institutes, government organisations, health administration and biomedical research.