Graduate Certificate in Science

The Graduate Certificate in Science is a course designed for students who wish to expand on their undergraduate program.

Intensive study is available at graduate level with majors in biochemistry (including some aspects of microbiology and biotechnology), biodiversity science (including botany, ecology and zoology), biomedical science (which includes biochemistry, genetics and physiology with some pharmacy, neuroscience and human development), chemistry (including forensic chemistry), genetics (including immunology and bioinformatics), mathematics (including pure and applied mathematics), physical sciences (including chemistry, physics and pure mathematics), regulatory science, research methods, statistics and zoology (including ecology).

Students are required to have completed at least first year level study in the subject relevant to their chosen major.

Articulation to the Graduate Diploma in Science or the Master of Scientific Studies:

On completion of the Graduate Certificate, students are eligible to articulate to the Graduate Diploma in Science with 24 credit points of advanced standing for units completed towards the Graduate Certificate.

On completion of the Graduate Certificate, students with an overall GPA of 5 or better are eligible to articulate to the Master of Scientific Studies with 24 credit points of advanced standing for units completed towards the Graduate Certificate.

Pathways to higher degree research study:

Graduates who complete the Research Methods major may be eligible to pursue a higher degree by research in the agricultural, biological, environmental, or physical sciences.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. demonstrate through their own study and practise, specialised scientific knowledge of science and specialised skills in a chosen discipline;
2. demonstrate through their own practise, specialist technical competencies in the field, laboratory and professional workplace related to science; and knowledge of theoretical concepts applicable to their chosen discipline;
3. conduct investigations to critically analyse and evaluate complex ideas, and apply established theories to identify solutions to complex problems relating to their discipline;
4. be effective communicators of science by communicating scientific knowledge and concepts to a variety of audiences using a range of written and oral communication modes; and
5. be responsible and accountable for their own learning and scientific work by demonstrating initiative and independent judgement in a range of functions and scientific disciplines in specialised contexts, operating with a high level of personal autonomy and responsibility for all aspects of the work or function of others, and planning and executing independent research while complying with regulatory frameworks and practising professional ethics relevant to their discipline area.