Diploma in Science, Leading to Bachelor of Science in Microbiology

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 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 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.

Business Analytics (Major)
A major in business analytics enables you to become business problem solver and a key aspect of the decision-making process. You will be equipped with the skills needed to produce and communicate actionable findings and insights from organisational data through descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics. Along with statistical modelling, programming and database management, this major has an emphasis on the ethical and legal issues of data governance, giving graduates a holistic framework to span the bridge between business problem owners and technical experts.

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.

Information Systems (Major)
The information systems major is tailored to students who are interested in business and management aspects of the discipline. As an information systems innovator, you will shape the technology that fuels this economy. Information systems graduates work with social media, business databases, business intelligence systems, networks and infrastructure to support business operations.

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.

You will explore new ideas and diverse perspectives within a vibrant student community, through a wide choice of majors available in your Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).

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.

Telecommunications (Major)
The study of how information is transferred from one point to another, telecommunications is a wide-ranging discipline. It covers many application spaces in the area of communications including those which are based on fibre optics, wireless, satellite, deep space and internet technologies.

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.

Screen Production (Major)
Preparing for your audio-visual production career starts here. Throughout this three-year full-time degree, you will gain a range of audio, visual, and digital production skills that will equip you with the tools and knowledge to remain at the leading edge of local and international media industries.

With a career in sound production, video production, animation, film, or online games on the horizon – this degree will focus on conceptual knowledge and professional skills. Undertake hands-on learning with the latest technology, industry experience and a diverse team of academics and award-winning animators, filmmakers, scriptwriters, sound artists and game researchers ready to guide you along the way.

Practicing using the latest cameras, audio recorders, microphones, lights, dollies and gimbals – you’ll build a strong portfolio of audio-visual work you can leverage professionally. You’ll also have access to advanced multimedia labs, digital video production and post-production facilities, animation and audio production studios.

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.

Mechanical Engineering (Major)
Mechanical engineers use mechanical power to operate machines and tools to develop new machinery. During your studies you will learn how to design and manage the construction, operation and maintenance of machines used in many industries.

A Diploma is a 12-month course that gives you the foundational skills and knowledge in a specific area of study. A Diploma in Computer Science will take you straight into Second Year at UNSW’s world-renowned School of Computer Science and Engineering.

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 learn about the design, construction and uses of computer systems with an emphasis on the basic principles behind computing tools, operating systems, compilers and translators, and computer hardware.

Why study computer science at UNSW Sydney?
Australia’s No.1 Engineering faculty has a strong focus on research, providing an education where you will question, experiment and make new discoveries. You will graduate ready to launch your future in computer science.

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 (Computer Science)
Computer Science is the study of the design, construction and use of computer systems. When you complete a Bachelor of Computer Science at UNSW, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge required for computer applications to be developed.

Working with both hardware and software, this undergraduate degree teaches the basic principles behind computing tools, operating systems, compilers and translators, and computer hardware.
The Bachelor of Computer Science also focuses on the representation of data and data structures in computer systems and the design of algorithms for automatic manipulation of this information by programming languages and machine systems.

Security Engineering (Major)
This area covers cybersecurity in industry, with an engineering focus. This means an emphasis on professional approaches to engineering security – examining failures, bugs and human system interactions and issues. There is an ongoing focus on security by design and professional ethical security practice.

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.

Communications and Journalism (Major)
Telling stories effectively, ethically, and powerfully—whether on a page, on a screen, or in a VR environment—is at the heart of studying communications and journalism at UNSW.

You’ll be encouraged to become an influential, entrepreneurial, and strategic communicator able to take a leadership role, tackle complex issues, and participate in a global industry.

Recognised as the Australian university with the strongest links to these industries, we’ll provide you with the opportunity to dive into work experience and forge professional connections in real-world media settings. Past students have completed work placements at Channel 10, SBSRadio, Sydney Writers’ Festival, Oxfam Australia, and the ABC, to name a few. You’ll join a diverse community of thinkers and creators and gain in-depth understanding of the past and present media landscape.

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.

Public Relations and Advertising (Major)
Discover the strategies and tactics of persuasion that underpin influential communications. Whether it’s damage control during a crisis or building brands through social media campaigns, you’ll find the practical skills, knowledge and experience needed for an exciting career.

Through a flexible set of courses, you’ll develop strategic skills and expertise in fields such as creative advertising, activism, branding, crisis communications, and political communications. You’ll gain a deep and critical understanding of how communication tactics influence and shape people’s everyday lives and the cultures within which we live.

Importantly, you’ll be mentored by ethical teachers with diverse industry experiences and connections. Take advantage of the opportunity to get industry experience of your own, with an industry work placement as part of your degree.

When you graduate ready to promote organisations that live your values, you’ll actively contribute to the change you want to see in the world.

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.

Behavioural Economics (Major)
Behavioural economics is the subfield of economics that applies insights about human decision-making as it departs from classical economic models to individual choices and business and policy scenarios. Behavioural economists are employed in consultancies, governments, and corporations worldwide to understand, model, and predict choices in complex settings. The increasing real-world relevance of behavioural economics is exemplified in the creation of BETA (Behavioural Economics Team in Australia) teams at the Commonwealth and state levels in Australia and similar teams in governments overseas. In this major you will take specific experimental and behavioural courses, and (optionally) courses drawn from other related disciplines, to craft a program of study to suit the applications of most interest to you.