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Diploma of Science Fast Track (International)

Gain the skills to succeed at university and secure guaranteed* entry into UOW. 

To enquire about this course, please call the Future Students team on 1300 367 869 or submit an online enquiry form.

To apply for this course, please visit the UOW College Application page.

Need help?

Call UOW Future Students on

1300 367 869 (in Australia)

or

+61 2 4221 3218 (International)

For more details about this course

Australia: 1300 367 869. International: +61 2 4221 3218

Student ?
International
Campus
UOW College Wollongong
Delivery ?
On Campus
Starts
  • UOW College Autumn 2024
  • UOW College Spring 2024
  • UOW College Autumn 2025
  • UOW College Spring 2025
Codes
CRICOS: 0101922
UOWCA: 2905

Overview

The Diploma of Science Fast Track 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 two 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). 

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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)

Admissions information

The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy. For additional information, see UOW College Admission Information.

  • Academic Entry Requirements

    Minimum ATAR 60 or equivalent

    Assumed knowledge and recommended study

    Year 12 HSC Mathematics Advanced (any result) OR Year 12 HSC Mathematics Standard 2 ≥80%.

    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 Language Requirements

    Overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0 with 6.0 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.

  • Workload

    As a guide, the workload for your course is determined by the number of subjects you take each session. Four subjects in a standard session is considered to be a full-time load and generally equivalent to working full-time e.g. 35-45 hours a week (including preparation, revision and assessment tasks undertaken in your own time, in addition to the scheduled classes you must attend).

More detail

UOW College fees, payment options, scholarships and loans (as applicable) are outlined on the Domestic student fees & payment options page and International student fees & scholarships page.

    Key dates for UOW College courses are available on the UOW College website

    • Autumn, 2025 at Wollongong
    • Spring, 2025 at Wollongong
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