Graduate Diploma in Science
Why study the Graduate Diploma in Science at UNE?
The Graduate Diploma in Science provides an opportunity for graduates to upgrade or extend their qualifications in a field of study not covered in depth in their undergraduate studies. Study programs are designed to meet the candidate's interests and academic background and involve a combination of course work selected from a chosen field of study.
Pathway: Concurrent Enrolment with the Bachelor of Science:
After completion of two years of study (96 credit points) towards a degree of Bachelor of Science students may enrol concurrently for the Graduate Diploma in Science. The Graduate Diploma will not be awarded until the Bachelor degree has been completed.
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DURATION
1 Year Full-time4 Years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee2007 STUDY OPTIONS
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| Official Abbreviation | GradDipSc |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencement | Sem 1 and Sem 2 if available |
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee |
| Total Credit Points | 48 |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants must have a three-year Bachelor degree and have completed the equivalent of first-year units in the intended area of specialisation. |
| Academic Colours |
straw (BCC 51) |
| Further Information | 
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Information for Continuing Graduate Diploma in Science Students for 2008
Course Requirements
A candidate must complete units at 200 level or above to the value of 48 cp, including not more than 24cp at 200 level.
Units should be selected from those offered by the Schools of Science and Technology and Environmental and Rural Science.
If SCI 595 is included in the program of study, not more than 18 cp can be completed from units at 200 level.
Coursework programs are prescribed programs by which the Graduate Diploma may be named on the testamur at graduation.
Coursework Programs
Biomedical Science
BCHM 210, 220, 320/520, 330/530; GENE 210, 340/540, 500; HUMN 340; MICR 220; 350; PHAR 222; PSIO 210, 220, PSIO 331/531 (previously PSIO 322/522 and 323/523), PSIO 332/532 (previously PSIO 321/521 and 324/524), PSIO 325/525 (no longer offered), PSIO 410/510; PSYC 363, 366; STAT 200.
Botany
BIOL 302/502 (no longer offered); BOTY 203/403 (previously BOTY 211/411 and 241/341), 241/341 (no longer offered), 260 (no longer offered), 270 (no longer offered), 355/555, 360, 370; ECOL 202/402 (previously ECOL 202/502), 203/403 (previously ECOL 210/510 and 220), 220 (no longer offered), 307/507, 311/511; EVOL 211, 301/501 (previously BIOL 301/501, EVOL 311(no longer offered).
Chemistry
CHEM 201, 202, 203, 204, 302, 303, 305, 306, 307; PHYS 301, and 6 cp from other relevant units offered by the Schools of Science and Technology and Environmental and Rural Science.
Ecology
BOTY 203/403 (previously BOTY 211/411 and 241/341), 241/341 (no longer offered) 260 (no longer offered), 270 (no longer offered), 360, 370; ECOL 202/402 (previously ECOL 202/502), 203/403 (previously ECOL 210/510 and 220), 204/404 (previously EM 331/531), 220 (no longer offered), 307/507, 311/511; EM 323/523 (previously EM 423/523), 353/453 (previously EM 453/553); RSNR 402/502 (previously EM 454/554 and ENVE 421); ZOOL 203 (previously ZOOL 230 and EM 251), 210, 220, 321 (no longer offered), 326, 327, 328/528.
Genetics
At least 42 cp from:
BCHM 210, 330/530; GENE 210, 322, 335 (no longer offered), 340/540, 351, 500, 422/522; STAT 200, 300, plus 6 cp from other relevant units offered by the Schools of Science and Technology and Environmental and Rural Science.
Health
BCHM 210, 220, 320/520; BIOP 320/520; GENE 210, 340/540; HUMN 340; MICR 220, 350; PHAR 222, PSIO 210, 220, 331/531 (previously PSIO 322/522 and 323/523), 332/532 (previously PSIO 321/521 and 324/524), 323/523 (no longer offered), SCI 501, 502; STAT 200; not more than 18 cp chosen from:
ARPA 361; HHSC 243/343, 383/583, 384/584, 385/585, 398/498; HS 352; PSYC 363, 366.
Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology
BCHM 210, 220, 310/510, 320/520, 330/530; CHEM 204; GENE 210, 322, 335 (no longer offered), 340/540; MICR 220, 360/560.
Physics
PHYS 204, PHYS 207, 211, 212, 311; and at least 12 cp chosen from:
AMTH 246 (no longer offered), AMTH 250 (previously AMTH 142 and 247); ASTY 221; COMP 282/582, 389/589, 395; PHYS 301; STAT 200, 300.
Statistics
AMTH 246 (no longer offered); PMTH 212, 213; STAT 260, 261, 300, 354, 356, 357, 501,502, 503,504.
Zoology
ECOL 203/403 (previously ECOL 210/510 and 220), 220 (no longer offered), EVOL 211, 311 (no longer offered), GENE 322; ZOOL 203 (previously ZOOL 230 and EM 251), 210, 220, 321 (no longer offered), 326, 327, 328/528.
The Course Coordinator may approve alternate units in special circumstances.
With the approval of the Course Coordinator, the study program may include the unit SCI 595 (Project Report). The project topic must be approved by the Course Coordinator. The project may take the form of a design, management plan, literature review, or a field or laboratory investigation.
Award of the Graduate Diploma
A candidate who has successfully completed the unit SCI 595 within his/her study program will be awarded the Graduate Diploma at the level of Pass, Credit, Distinction or High Distinction. A candidate who does not complete SCI 595 within the study program will be awarded the Graduate Diploma at the level of Pass.