Graduate Diploma in Science

Graduate Diploma

Did you start exploring geology but end up discovering geography? Or perhaps you dipped your toe into chemistry but came out with physics? The Graduate Diploma in Science allows you to complete the equivalent of a major in one of 14 streams, depending on your academic background.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Duration

30 months part-time

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

About this course

Did you start exploring geology but end up discovering geography? Or perhaps you dipped your toe into chemistry but came out with physics?

The Graduate Diploma in Science allows you to complete the equivalent of a major in one of 14 streams, depending on your academic background.

Study locations

Parkville

What you will learn

The Graduate Diploma is a 125-point course, with 14 available streams.

You'll complete:

50 points of study at Level 2 or above (equivalent to second-year subjects in a bachelors degree)
50 points of study at Level 3 (equivalent to third-year subjects in a bachelors degree)
25 points of study at masters level.

Not all streams can be completed full time.

Career pathways

At the end of the course, you'll be well-placed to continue with graduate study, particularly in the Master of Science course related to the stream you focus on.

Alternatively, you might take your broad scientific skill set out into the workforce, and find a career in your area of interest.

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: GD-SC
Evidence of meeting the University's English Language Requirements
Transcripts for all courses attempted or completed, including an explanation of the grading system used
An official syllabus or subject description (in English) for the subject/s you believe meet the subject-specific prerequisites.

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

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