Graduate Certificate in Science
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Science at UNE?
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.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
0.5 Years Full-timeUp to 2 years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee2009 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
New students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC.
For more information, click hereFormer or current students apply to study on or off campus directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form.
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| Official Abbreviation | GradCertSc | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 24 | |||||||||||||||
| How to apply |
New students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC. For more information, click here
Former or current students apply to study on or off campus directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form. For more information, click here |
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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. |
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| Entry Requirements | Three year Bachelor degree International candidates are also required to satisfy the University's English language requirements |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | This is a postgraduate award designed to broaden a graduate's knowledge as required in their workplace. |
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| 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 |
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| Academic Colours |
Straw (BCC51) |
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| Further Information | 
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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
Click here for a list of available unitsPeriod 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.