Graduate Diploma of Science

University of Southern Queensland

Australia, Toowoomba

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University of Southern Queensland

Australia , Toowoomba

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Course Code

031448M

Campuses

Toowoomba

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines10-Feb-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 38,720 / year(s)

Next Intake 10-Feb-2026

Graduate Diploma of Science

About

Overview

Are you a Bachelor degree graduate looking to enhance your skills? UniSQ’s Graduate Diploma of Science is an eight unit qualification aimed at those of you who have completed a three-year university degree.
Offering a variety of specialisations, including Agricultural Science, Environment and Sustainability, Physics and Astronomy and Mathematics and Statistics, the flexible program enables you to acquire knowledge and skills relevant to your current or future career.
Don’t live near a UniSQ campus? Don’t worry. Utilising cutting-edge online teaching technologies and communication methods, the degree is accessible to those of you living anywhere in Australia or overseas.
Do you need to further your skill set to progress your career? Graduates of this degree have the skills and knowledge required to contribute at a higher level in their profession. The degree is also an ideal choice for teachers and other professionals wishing to upgrade their skills and those of you wishing to articulate into Masters or PhD study.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Completed a 3-year or 4-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, in the area of health with a 4.8 GPA or higher;
or
completed a 3-year or 4-year bachelor degree, or equivalent, in a different discipline with a 4.8 GPA or higher, and completed 1 year of full-time work experience in a healthcare setting;
or
completed UniSQ's Graduate Certificate of Public Health with a 4.8 GPA or higher.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

If you have previously studied in your home country, you may be eligible for recognition of prior learning to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

UniSQ offers a number of bachelor degrees for you to study to help you meet the entry requirements.
or
Graduate Certificate of Public Health.

English Program Requirements

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis.