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Diploma of Applied Science

University of Tasmania

  • Hobart, Australia
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus, online
  • Diploma

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About the program

Prepares versatile problem-solvers for engineering, Health sciences, Technology and research fields.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2 years): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply concepts and methods in Applied Science to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in with past placements in energy
  • Aerospace. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Software engineer
  • Industrial psychologist
  • IT professional
  • Epidemiologist
  • Biochemist
  • Forensic scientist
  • Data scientist

Curriculum

  • Flexible degree in which students choose 30 hours of College of Science and Engineering electives
  • Following a published degree plan sheet. Technical study is combined with leadership and character development. Internships through the college are available
  • With past placements in energy
  • Aerospace
  • Automotive
  • Healthcare and federal agencies.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 or another approved University general-entry pathway
  • Plus any course-specific prerequisites

Accepted academic background

Australian Year 12 equivalent, Approved tertiary study, Or another recognised entry pathway

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0 overall
  • TOEFL iBT No band below 5.5
  • PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 72

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts
  • Qualification evidence
  • Passport/identity documents
  • English-language evidence where required
  • Course-specific supporting documents where applicable

How to apply

  1. Choose the course. Check academic and English entry requirements and prerequisites. Prepare supporting documents. Apply directly through the University of Tasmania international application portal or through an authorised agent.

Other costs

Tuition per year$23,080 AUD
Application fee$0 AUD
Deposit$11,540 AUD

Program details

CampusHobart
Faculty or schoolCollege of Sciences and Engineering
DepartmentCollege of Sciences and Engineering
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value100
Study paceStandard
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteTasmanian International Merit Scholarship offers eligible commencing international students a 30% tuition fee reduction under its 2027 conditions. An ASEAN Scholarship may provide eligible ASEAN citizens a 15% tuition discount. Award eligibility and course exclusions apply.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    5 Feb 2027

    83 days left
  • Program starts

    February 2028

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.