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.
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DURATION
1 Year Full-timeUp to 4 years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply)Full Fee
International
2011 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
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| Official Abbreviation | GradDipSc | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply)/ Full Fee / International | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 48 | |||||||||||||||
| Benefits | 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. Articulation to the Master of Scientific Studies: On completion of the Graduate Diploma, students are able to articulate to the Master of Scientific Studies with 24 credit points of advanced standing for units completed towards the Graduate Diploma. Admission to candidature for the Master of Science: On completion of the Graduate Diploma at the level of at least Pass with Distinction, students are able to apply for admission to candidature for the degree of Master of Resource Science. The Master of Science is a research-only degree. |
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| How to apply |
New domestic students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC For more information, click here
Former or current domestic UNE students apply to study on or off campus direct to UNE For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways 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 | A candidate shall: (a) hold a bachelor degree or an equivalent qualification; or (b) be enrolled for a bachelor degree in the University and be approved by the school as: (i) having sufficient prerequisite knowledge for concurrent candidature for the Graduate Diploma, and (ii) passed the equivalent of at least 96 credit points towards a bachelor degree; or (c) have satisfied the school by means of qualifications and related experience, that the equivalent standard of Rule (a) has been achieved. |
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| Advanced Standing | Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except for an approved articulation in the course). The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 24 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by the University and approved for the course comprising: (a) 24 credit points for units completed towards an awarded Graduate Certificate in a relevant area offered by the University; or (b) 24 credit points for units completed from another institution and not counted towards an awarded qualification; or (c) 12 credit points for units completed towards an awarded qualification from another University; or (d) 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience. (e) Advanced standing will not be granted for SCI595. |
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| Academic Colours |
Straw (BCC 51) |
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold a bachelor degree or an equivalent qualification; or
(b) be enrolled for a bachelor degree in the University and be approved by the school as:
(i) having sufficient prerequisite knowledge for concurrent candidature for the Graduate Diploma, and
(ii) passed the equivalent of at least 96 credit points towards a bachelor degree; or
(c) have satisfied the school by means of qualifications and related experience, that the equivalent standard of Rule (a) has been achieved.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing is not granted for units taken to meet course admission requirements (except for an approved articulation in the course).
The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 24 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by University and approved for the course comprising:
(a) 24 credit points for units completed towards an awarded Graduate Certificate in a relevant area offered by the University; or
(b) 24 credit points for units completed from another institution and not counted towards an awarded qualification; or
(c) 12 credit points for units completed towards an awarded qualification from another University; or
(d) 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience.
Advanced standing will not be granted for SCI595.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to four years as a part-time candidate;
(c) up to two years as a concurrent student in a bachelor degree.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 48 credit points with not more than 24 credit points at 200 level from one of the Course Work Programs. If a candidate includes the unit SCI595 in their program of study, not more than 18 credit points shall be for units at 200 level.
In special circumstances and with the approval of the school other units available from subjects offered within the University may be substituted for one or more of the units approved for the course work programs in the Graduate Diploma in Science.
However, if the appropriate course coordinator decides that an applicant has insufficient background in the sciences fundamental to the Graduate Diploma in Science, the applicant shall also complete additional units up to a maximum of 36 credit points, as prescribed by the course coordinator. In this case the period of candidature shall be extended.
At the discretion of the course coordinator, the program of study may include the unit SCI595 and involves a project and a project report. The project topic must be approved in advance by the course coordinator on the recommendation of the head of school. The project may take the form of a design, a management plan, a literature review, or a field or laboratory investigation. A student is not permitted to enrol in SCI595 until the appropriate course coordinator has approved a topic and one or more project supervisors. At least one such supervisor shall be a member of the school.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points |
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| Complete ONE Course Work Program | 48 cps |
| Total | 48 cps |
Approved Course Work Programs
Biomedical Science
Botany
Chemistry
Ecology
Genetics
Health
Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology
Physics
Statistics
Zoology
Award of Degree
A candidate who has successfully completed the unit SCI595 within the program of study will be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Science at the level of Pass or Credit or Distinction or High Distinction.
A candidate who does not complete the unit SCI595 within the program of study will be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Science at the level of Pass.
A candidate admitted in terms of Rule (b) shall not be eligible for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Science until the Bachelor degree has been completed.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.