The course includes the following awards:

Associate Degree in General Studies (Science) AssocDegGenStud(Sc)

Bachelor of General Studies (Science) BGenStud(Sc)

University Certificate in General Studies (Science) UnivCertGenStud(Sc)

Course Study Modes and Locations

Bachelor of General Studies (Science) (4409GS)

Distance Education - Albury-Wodonga
On Campus - Albury-Wodonga
On Campus - Bathurst
On Campus - Orange
On Campus - Wagga Wagga

Availability is subject to change, please verify prior to enrolment.

Normal course duration

University Certificate in General Studies (Science) [Exit Point Only]

Full-time 1.0 years (2.0 sessions)

Part-time 2.0 years (4.0 sessions)

Bachelor of General Studies (Science)

Full-time 3.0 years (6.0 sessions)

Part-time 6.0 years (12.0 sessions)

Associate Degree in General Studies (Science) [Exit Point Only]

Full-time 2.0 years (4.0 sessions)

Part-time 4.0 years (8.0 sessions)

Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent: FTE). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.

Admission criteria

CSU Admission Policy

Bachelor of General Studies (Science)

To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through one or more of the following:

• previous studies;
• English Language proficiency;
• voluntary or paid work experience;
• TAFE tertiary study preparation programs;
• performance in tests and examinations conducted by professional recognised bodies;
• participation in continuing education programs and/or staff development programs conducted by adult education agencies, consultancies, professional bodies or employers;
• completion of the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) or equivalent aptitude tests; and,
• other attainments and experience deemed appropriate by the Course Coordinator.

Previous studies include:

• the NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate /overseas equivalent;
• the International Baccalaureate Diploma;
• a completed or part completed course of a university, college of advanced education or other accredited tertiary institution;
• a completed or part completed course of a TAFE college or other accredited postsecondary institution (including TAFE Tertiary Preparation Certificate);
• an approved Foundation Studies program certificate;
• completion of undergraduate subjects as an Associate Student with the University or through another University, or Open Universities Australia.

Credit

CSU Credit Policy

Bachelor of General Studies (Science)

CSU Credit Regulations apply.

Articulation

The Bachelor, Associate Degree [Exit Point Only] and University Certificate [Exit Point Only] make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.

Graduation requirements

Bachelor of General Studies (Science)

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.

Associate Degree in General Studies (Science) [Exit Point Only]

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 128 points.

University Certificate in General Studies (Science) [Exit Point Only]

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 64 points.

Course Structure

Bachelor of General Studies (Science)

This course of 192 points duration consists of:

• Restricted elective subjects (160 points; 20 standard weighted subjects)
• Free elective subjects (32 points; 4 standard weighted subjects)

Restricted elective subjects are chosen from the menu of subjects held by the course coordinator; all subject prerequisite and corequisite requirements must be met.

Free elective subjects can be either:

• subjects from outside the Faculty of Science (chosen with the approval of the Course Co-ordinator and the relevant Teaching School);
• additional subjects from the list of restricted elective subjects.

Students must complete a minimum of 40 points (5 standard weighted subjects or equivalent) at Level 3, and a minimum of 80 points (10 standard weighted subjects or equivalent) at Levels 2 or 3.

There are no key subjects in this course.

Associate Degree in General Studies (Science) - exit point only

This exit point only course of 128 points duration consists of:

• Restricted elective subjects (112 points; 14 standard weighted subjects)
• Free elective subjects (16 points; 2 standard weighted subjects)

Restricted elective subjects are chosen from the menu of subjects held by the Course Co-ordinator; all subject prerequisite and corequisite requirements must be met.

Free elective subjects can be either:

• subjects from outside the Faculty of Science (chosen with the approval of the Course Co-ordinator and the relevant Teaching School);
• additional subjects from the list of restricted elective subjects.

Students must complete a minimum of 32 points (4 standard weighted subjects or equivalent) at Level 2 or above.

There are no key subjects in this course.

University Certificate in General Studies (Science) - exit point only

This exit point only course of 64 points duration consists of:

• Restricted elective subjects (56 points; 7 standard weighted subjects)
• Free elective subjects (8 points; 1 standard weighted subject)

Restricted elective subjects are chosen from the menu of subjects held by the Course Co-ordinator; all subject prerequisite and corequisite requirements must be met.

Free elective subjects can be either:

• subjects from outside the Faculty of Science (chosen with the approval of the Course Co-ordinator and the relevant Teaching School);
• additional subjects from the list of restricted elective subjects.

There are no key subjects in this course.

Enrolment Pattern

It is not possible to specify an enrolment pattern. Students will receive written advice from Course Coordinator's about the subjects that best suit their needs and interests. It will be the students responsibility to select subjects based on this advice, subject availability, prerequisites, co-requisites and/or enrolment restrictions.