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Graduate Diploma in Science and Technology (51350)

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 provides a programme of study comprising coursework and a research project in a wide range of subject areas. Students who have satisfactorily completed the Graduate Diploma may articulate to the Master of Science and Technology, completing that course with one further year of study. Students enhance their communication skills by taking a science communication unit and may take an elective unit from another faculty within the University, thus broadening their knowledge base.
Admission requirements: 
   A bachelor's degree from a recognised university with a major in a related area; or a bachelor's degree from a recognised university and relevant experience related to the intended field of study
Administered by: 
   Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences

COURSE DETAILS

Minimum credit points required: 
   48 to 50
Structure: 
   An approved course of study comprising coursework units, research skills units, a science communication unit and a research project
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
Locations offered: 
   UWA (Crawley)
Domestic fee type: 
   Postgraduate fee-paying/FEE-HELP
Programmes available: 
   Analytical Chemistry, Anatomical Science, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Computational Biology, Human Biology, Microbiology and Immunology, Nanotechnology, Pharmaceutical Science, Physics, Science Communication, Sport Science

ENQUIRIES (Interstate Call Prefix: 08)

Contact: Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences
Phone: 6488 3164
Email: science@science.uwa.edu.au

Note: 
Other programmes may be possible and should be discussed on application.