Diploma of Science, Engineering and Technology (DipSET)

This diploma program provides a flexible pathway for those who have the potential to do Faculty of Engineering undergraduate programs at UNSW but have a range of gaps in their assumed knowledge and thereby do not meet the standard entry requirements. It provides an opportunity for them to broaden their scientific skills base, to strengthen their academic literacy, and to develop their critical and analytical thinking. Students who are highly motivated to study in the Faculty of Engineering but come from a range of backgrounds will find this program attractive.

Rules

Each student must take a total of 48uoc from the approved course list, including:

• 12 uoc from the Communication sequence,
• 6 uoc from the Computing sequence if no background in computing, and
• 12 uoc from each of two other sequences.

Students intending to seek admission to the BE must do the Mathematics and Physics sequences.

For more information about sequences, go to: DipSET Online Handbook Entry.

Students may be permitted to substitute up to 6 uoc on approval of the program authority.

DipSET Sequence List

Communication

• ENGG0360 Communicating in Engineering
• SCIF1101 Science Fundamentals

Mathematics

• MATH1011 Fundamentals of Mathematics
• MATH1131 Mathematics 1A
• MATH1231 Mathematics 1B

Physics

• PHYS1111 Fundamentals of Physics
• PHYS1121 Physics 1A
• PHYS1221 Physics 1B

Computing

• COMP0011 Fundamentals of Computing
• ENGG1811 Computing for Engineers OR COMP1911 Computing 1

Chemistry

• CHEM1001 Introductory Chemistry
• CHEM1011 Chemistry A: Atoms, Molecules and Energy
• CHEM1021 Chemistry B: Elements, Compounds and Life

Bioscience

• BIOS1101 Evolutionary & Functional Biology
• BABS1201 Molecules, Cells and Genes
• BIOS1301 Ecology and sustainability

NOTES

• Students intending to seek admission to the BE must do the Mathematics and Physics sequences.
• The remainder of the courses required to complete the 48 units of credit should be selected from the Year 1 electives list.

Entry to UNSW Faculty of Engineering programs

On successful completion of 48 UOC in the DipSET, students who have a credit average and who have satisfied the program requirements will be permitted to articulate to an undergraduate program in the Faculty of Engineering. On successful completion of at least 24 UOC in the DipSET, students who have successfully completed certain key BE or BSc courses whilst in the DipSET and achieved a credit average overall may apply to transfer internally to a BE or BSc program prior to completing the diploma. Any students articulating into a BE or BSc will be granted Advanced Standing for courses completed under the diploma that also satisfy the requirements of the bachelor program.

Advanced Standing

If accepted into a Bachelor program at UNSW, students will be eligible for advanced standing (credit transfer) in successfully completed courses that form part of that program.

How to Apply

Applications for entry to the Diploma in Science, Engineering and Technology are processed via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). To be considered for entry you must include 425030 Dip Sc, Eng & Tech in your list of UAC preferences.

Applicants with an ATAR of 81.00 to 90.95 will be considered for entry to the Dip SET under the Faculty of Engineering Admission Scheme (FEAS). For further information eng.faculty@unsw.edu.au

All students offered a place in the Dip SET must consult an academic advisor prior to enrolment in order to determine an appropriate individualised program.