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Graduate Certificate in Professional Skills for Scientists

  • Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Professional Skills for Scientists equips graduate students in Science with the broad, transferable practical skills that today's job market demands.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
6 months full-time, 12 months part-time
Course Code
093590C
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar, Jul

About this course

The Graduate Certificate in Professional Skills for Scientists equips graduate students in Science with the broad, transferable practical skills that today's job market demands.

You'll study coursework subjects that will give you the theoretical and practical knowledge required to become a successful manager, communicator and leader.

With a broad range of subjects on offer, from the areas of management, quantitative and communication skills, you can tailor the course to match your career goals.

Study locations

Parkville

What you will learn

The Graduate Certificate in Professional Skills for Scientists is a 50-point program (4 subjects).

This is a very flexible course: you'll choose your subjects from a broad range on offer, with the option to undertake an internship.

You will choose one subject (12.5 points) from each of the three specialisations:

  • Management skills
  • Quantitative skills
  • Communication skills

Your fourth subject can be chosen from any of the three specialisations.

Career pathways

The aim of the Graduate Certificate in Professional Skills for Scientists is to enhance your employability in any business or organisation that requires the expertise of science graduates.

How to apply

Application closing dates

Start-year Intake
Timely applications: 30 November 2021

Mid-year Intake
Timely applications: 31 May 2021

Note: Commonwealth Support Places (CSPs) will be allocated in timely application rounds, you will need to have submitted your full application prior to the timely application deadline to ensure you have the best chance to obtain a CSP.

Processing time

You can expect a decision 6-8 weeks after you submit your application (including all relevant documents).

To apply you will need:
  • Course code: GC-PROFSC
  • Evidence of meeting the University's English Language Requirements
  • Transcripts for all courses attempted or completed, including an explanation of the grading system used.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at University of Melbourne.
81.1%
Overall satisfaction
85.4%
Skill scale
72.6%
Teaching scale
74.8%
Employed full-time
$75k
Average salary