An RAE cannot be directly converted into an IU without knowing the source(s) of vitamin A. For example, the RDA of 900 mcg RAE for adolescent and adult men is equivalent to 3,000 IU if the food or supplement source is preformed vitamin A (retinol).
On the other hand, an Associate degree is a title conferred on a student when he completes a college study. Diploma is usually given in vocational or professional courses, like designing, pharmacy and engineering. High schools, trade colleges and professional schools confer Diploma certificates.
While the diploma courses take one or two years, the Bachelorâs degree is a four-year course. Well, a diploma is also conferred for students who complete 12 years of elementary education in schools. A diploma focuses on the specific skills of a student. A diploma is mainly subject centric. A Bachelorâs degree covers a broader area, and includes subjects like science, mathematics, humanities and history. For pursuing a Bachelorâs degree, a student must have a high school diploma or something equivalent to it.