Certificate
This course provides foundational skills for careers in science, computing, and technology, emphasizing adaptability, critical thinking, and global perspectives. Graduates may progress to related bachelor degrees with credit recognition.
This course is designed for people who are aiming for a career in science, computing or related technology fields.
You'll gain the foundational skills that are relevant to roles in diverse industries, with the flexibility to adapt to rapidly evolving science careers.
You will learn how to:
After completing this undergraduate certificate, you will be eligible for entry into Curtin's Science, Multidisciplinary Science and Information Technology bachelor degree courses (with up to 100 credits for units completed).
What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.
You have left secondary education more than two years ago (i.e. who are not classified as recent secondary education applicants) and have not undertaken vocational education training (VET) or higher education study since then.
How we define 'experience'
'Experience' includes a combination of factors sufficient to demonstrate readiness for higher education such as mature-age entry, professional experience whether completion of the Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is required or not, community involvement or work experience. Applicants may have undertaken non-formal programs that have helped prepare them for tertiary education or are relevant to the proposed higher education field of study.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
Think you don't have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a VET course. This includes study at a public TAFE or other VET provider, whether a qualification was completed or not. Applicants with VET study may have other qualifications such as a Year 10 or Year 12 secondary school certificate.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
Think you don't have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
Applicants with higher education are those whose highest level of study since leaving secondary education is a higher education course, such as a university degree. This may include applicants who are currently studying a higher education course at another education provider and want to transfer to Curtin University, or applicants who are currently studying at Curtin but want to switch to a different course. It may also include applicants who have completed past study with university and non-university higher education providers.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Science may enable entry (and credit for the four units completed) into the Bachelor of Science (B-SCNCE) at Curtin.
Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.
Think you don't have the marks or qualifications to study at Curtin? We have several pathways to help you meet admission. Use our pathway finder to find your best way to studying with us.
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