对科学感兴趣，但不确定适合您的学科。本课程将为您提供扎实的科学知识和技能基础，并让您体验科学提供的许多机会，这些机会来自数学奇迹，工程创新和奇观自然环境等等。您将学习科学和数学的语言和性质，并能够跟随您对特定科学领域的兴趣。本课程是衔接科学，环境，海洋或森林科学，土木工程，沿海系统工程或机械工程学士学位的途径。作为本课程的毕业生，您将获得其中一门学科的学士学位，并获得文凭课程的学分。毕业生也可能会找到准专业职位，包括现场助理，实验室助理和环境监测官等职位。
The Diploma of Science at Southern Cross University offers students a solid foundation in scientific knowledge and academic skills, making it an ideal starting point for those who are passionate about science but uncertain about which discipline to pursue, or who may need additional academic preparation before undertaking a Bachelor degree.This one-year program enables students to explore the natural environment, scientific inquiry, and foundational concepts across various scientific fields. Students choose a specialisation from:Earth and Environmental SystemsMarine SystemsVeterinary TechnologySuccessful completion of the Diploma provides entry and up to eight units of credit towards linked specialisations in the Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Veterinary Technology, significantly reducing the time to complete these degrees.Graduates may also pursue para-professional roles such as field assistant, laboratory assistant, veterinary assistant, or environmental monitoring officer.The course is delivered through SCU College, which supports students with diverse educational backgrounds by offering a carefully structured curriculum, embedded learning support, and additional self-access online resources.