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Graduate Certificate in Science

Official Abbreviation GradCertSc
Course Type Postgraduate
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 0.5 Years Full-time
  • Up to 2 years Part-time
Fees CSP or Full Fee
Total Credit Points 24
Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Science is a flexible course designed for students who wish to expand on their undergraduate program or students who wish to change the direction of their focus. The Graduate Certificate in Science is the first level in an articulated program which can lead to further study at Graduate Diploma or Master coursework level providing the opportunity to qualify for research Master or PhD candidature.

For those wishing to expand their undergraduate program, intensive study is available at graduate level in a range of scientific areas such as biochemistry, botany, chemistry, ecology, genetics, mathematics, microbiology, physics, physiology, statistics and zoology.

For those wishing to enter a new field of study, the Graduate Certificate in Science enables students to gain the basic background knowledge required for further study at graduate level in areas related to science.
How to apply

New students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC.

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Former or current students apply to study on or off campus directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form.

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Intensive Schools

Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.
Entry Requirements

Three year Bachelor degree

International candidates are also required to satisfy the University's English language requirements
Course Rules

Credit Point Requirements

To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 24 credit points with no more than 12 credit points at 100-level.

Program of Study

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Period of Candidature

The maximum period of candidature is one semester as a full-time candidate or two years as a part-time candidate.

Advanced Standing

A maximum of 6 credit points of advanced standing may be granted for units which have not been counted towards another qualification or for considerable professional experience in a relevant field of interest.

Candidates shall complete a program of study in accordance with their background and area of interest.

Practical, Clinical or Work Experience

This is a postgraduate award designed to broaden a graduate's knowledge as required in their workplace.
Advanced Standing

Maximum of 6 credit points:

for units which have not been counted towards another qualification; or

for considerable professional experience in a relevant field of interest
Further Information

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