Graduate Diploma in Science
Genetics
| Program of Study | Credit Points | ||
| Listed Units for this Course Work Program Complete 48 credit points with not more than 24 credit points at 200-level from the following units: |
48 cps | ||
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Unit cps | |
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| BCHM210 | Introductory Molecular Biology and Biochemistry I | 6 | |
| BCHM330/530 | Molecular Biology and Functional Genomics | 6 | |
| BINF350/550 | Genomic Analysis and Bioinformatics | 6 | |
| EVOL301 | Biological Systematics | 6 | |
| GENE210 | Introductory Genetics | 6 | |
| GENE322 | Population and Conservation Genetics | 6 | |
| GENE340/540 | Molecular Genetics and Developmental Biology | 6 | |
| GENE351 | Introduction to Breeding and Genetics | 6 | |
| GENE422/522 | Genetic Evaluation and Breeding Program Design | 6 | |
| GENE500 | Special Reading Unit | 6 | |
| SCI595 | Graduate Diploma in Sciences Thesis | 12 | |
| STAT200 | Statistical Modelling in the Sciences II | 6 | |
| Or 6 credit points from other relevant units offered by the School. | |||
| Total | 48 cps | ||
Suggested Full-Time Course Plan
The following are suggested patterns of enrolment or pathways for candidates studying on a full-time or part-time basis. They take into account unit pre-requisite, co-requisite and timetabling requirements. Candidates can each year choose to study less than the full-time pattern or more units than the part-time pattern, but if doing so should use these suggested patterns as guides as to how best to structure their studies.
For candidates studying Full Time = 48 cps per year. 12-15 Hours of study per week should be allocated for each 6 cp unit enrolment.
For candidates commencing in Trimester 1
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Suggested Part-Time Course Plan
For candidates studying Part Time = 24 cps per year. 12-15 Hours of study per week should be allocated for each 6 cp unit enrolment.
For candidates commencing in Trimester 1
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| 1 | 200-level Listed Unit for this Major |
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| 2 | 300/500-level Listed Unit for this Major |
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| Note: Where available students may undertake units in Trimester 3. |
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For candidates commencing in Trimester 2
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| 2 | 200-level Listed Unit for this Major |
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| Note: Where available students may undertake units in Trimester 3. |
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