Diploma of Science (International) at University of Wollongong

University of Wollongong

Australia, Wollongong

University Rank:#184

International students can study the Diploma of Science (International) at University of Wollongong on the UOW College Wollongong campus in Australia. This Diploma degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 1 year and is offered at the UOW College Wollongong campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on December 1, 2026.

About Diploma of Science (International)

The Diploma of Science provides guaranteed* entry into the second year of a Bachelor of Science or first year of a Bachelor of Marine Science at the University of Wollongong (UOW).

You will gain the skills to succeed in your UOW bachelor and explore various concepts and skills in a variety of fundamental science disciplines. You will also graduate with a Higher Education Diploma to help get you into the workforce while completing your bachelor's degree.

This course consists of three sessions, each lasting 14 weeks, and is offered by our pathway provider, UOW College Australia. See the course outline for more information.

UOW College offers three intakes each year, giving you the flexibility to start your studies at different times throughout the year.

*The guarantee is subject to meeting UOW entry requirements as described in the course outline.

This course is accredited by TEQSA for delivery by UOW College Australia (TEQSA Provider ID: PRV12027; CRICOS: 02723D). UOW College Australia is a registered business name of UOWC Ltd (ABN: 14 105 312 329).

Disciplines

SciencePathway to UOW

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Diploma of Science (International) at University of Wollongong

Entry Requirements

Academic Entry Requirements

Minimum ATAR 35 or equivalent

Assumed knowledge and recommended studies

Year 12 HSC Mathematics Advanced (any result) OR Year 12 HSC Mathematics Standard 2 ≥60%.

Applicants who do not meet the 'Assumed Knowledge and Recommended Studies' requirement for this course are advised to complete an additional subject - please refer to the Course Outline for further details.

The UOW country equivalency webpage will help you convert international qualifications to Australian qualifications and explain the required grades/scores needed to be eligible for entry into UOW and UOW College programs.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 5.5

English Program Requirements

English Language Requirements

Overall IELTS Academic score of 5.5 with 5.5 in Reading and Writing or equivalent

The UOW English equivalent webpage details alternative English language tests including TOEFL, Pearsons and Cambridge. Students may be considered as meeting the English language requirements if successfully completing two years of secondary or tertiary study at an approved institution where the language of instruction was English; and was in a country where the official language is English.

Career Opportunities after Completing Diploma of Science (International)

Pathways

Upon successful completion of this course, you will gain entry into the following UOW courses:

Bachelor of Science (all specialisations) - entry into second year (8 subjects, 48 credit points)

Bachelor of Marine Science - entry into second year (8 subjects, 48 credit points)

Fee Information

Diploma of Science (International) at University of Wollongong

University of Wollongong

Australia, Wollongong