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Graduate Diploma in Science (Biological Arts) (50300)

The information contained in this course overview is intended only as a guide and is not part of the rules for this course. For further information (including links to unit details) consult the rules for this course and the University General Rules for Academic Courses.
Course type: 
   Postgraduate diploma
Status: 
   Current
Intake periods: 
   All
Description: 
   This course is designed for experienced art practitioners, scientists and humanities scholars who wish to engage with creative bioresearch. The course focuses on recent advances in the life sciences, both in theory and practice. Emphasis is placed on developing critical thought, ethical and cultural issues and cross-disciplinary experimentation in art and science.
Admission requirements: 
   A recognised bachelor's degree in Science, Arts or Fine Arts
Administered by: 
   Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences

COURSE DETAILS

Minimum credit points required: 
   48
Structure: 
   An approved course of advanced study to a maximum value of 48 points comprising three compulsory units to the value of 24 points plus four other 6-point units selected from either the arts or sciences
Available to international students: 
   Yes. For information on international student fees see 'Schedule 2: Fees'. (Enquiries: international@uwa.edu.au)
Attendance type: 
   Full- or part-time (Student visa holders should read http://www.international.uwa.edu.au/studentnet/esos for more information.)
Delivery mode: 
   Internal
Standard full-time completion: 
   1 year
Standard part-time completion: 
   2 years
Domestic fee type: 
   Postgraduate fee-paying/FEE-HELP
Programmes available: 
   Biological Arts (BIOLA)

ENQUIRIES (Interstate Call Prefix: 08)

Contact: Ionat Zurr
Position: Lecturer
Phone: 6488 7116
Email: ionat@symbiotica.uwa.edu.au