Undergraduate Certificate in Science

School of Arts & Sciences

Are you interested in science or wish to add to your existing qualifications? The University of Notre Dame Australia's Undergraduate Certificate in Science offers you the opportunity to experience University-level studies in the Sciences. You will learn and develop skills in scientific investigation, critical thinking and problem-solving, and presenting information and arguments. Get in touch today to start your learning journey.

If you wish to acquire new skills, add to your existing qualifications, and boost your employability, you can, with an Undergraduate Certificate in Science. It is also a great way to gain an additional teaching specialisation for Education graduates. Besides being useful for future employment, an Undergraduate Certificate in Science is a pathway to further study of higher awards, such as a diploma or bachelor's degree.

The Undergraduate Certificate in Science is designed for you if:

• You would like to add value to your existing professional experience and qualifications by gaining skills in general science disciplines
• You are adding a second (or third) teaching specialisation to education qualification
• You are returning to or entering university and trialling whether you would like to proceed with further study in Science or Education
• You would like a pathway to further study into a Bachelor of Science, a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Education (Primary or Secondary), providing minimum entry requirements are met

The following careers are open to graduates of this program: government departments, non-government organisations, advertising, and journalism.

The Undergraduate Certificate in Science consists of four courses, including:

Any of the following courses:

• SCIE1001 Fundamentals of Science, Research and Communication
• SCIE1000 Introduction to Chemistry
• SCIE1150 Introduction to Biological Sciences

Plus, any course from the Bachelor of Science (where course pre-requisites allow).

*Students who wish to take full advantage of the HE Relief discounted rate should only choose science discipline electives

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.