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The Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced) gives students with an undergraduate major in one of our available streams the chance to complete 100 additional points of study, potentially including a research component.
You'll increase your specific knowledge and understanding, and build awareness of current developments and issues relating to your area.
Available streams include:
To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:
Appropriate disciplines depend on the stream you undertake. These include:
BioSciences: Biological Sciences (or equivalent).
Earth Sciences: Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, or Physics (or equivalents).
Mathematics and Statistics: Mathematics and Statistics (or equivalents).
Physics: Physics, Mathematical Physics, Chemical Physics (or equivalents).
Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
You may have the option to enrol in specific single subjects through the University's Community Access Program, even if you are not enrolled in a course. Completing these prerequisite subjects may qualify you for entry into this course. This option is not available to student visa holders or applicants. Learn more about single subject study.
You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you are eligible for this course based on your previous studies and Weighted Average Mark (WAM).
Calculate your eligibilityAll applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL
79+
PEARSON
64+
CAMBRIDGE
176+
When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.
The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.
Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.
All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL
79+
PEARSON
64+
CAMBRIDGE
176+
At the end of the course, you’ll be well-placed to undertake further research or study.
You might also take your advanced discipline knowledge out into the workforce, and find a career in your chosen discipline.
Tuition Fee
AUD 56,000Application Fee
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