About

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Professional Skills for Scientists equips graduate students in Science with the broad, transferable practical skills that today's job market demands.

You'll study coursework subjects that will give you the theoretical and practical knowledge required to become a successful manager, communicator and leader.

With a broad range of subjects on offer, from the areas of management, quantitative and communication skills, you can tailor the course to match your career goals.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must:

Have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any science discipline, OR
Be concurrently enrolled in a graduate degree (or equivalent) in any science discipline in the Faculty of Science, University of Melbourne.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

English language requirements

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:

English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

IELTS

6.5

with no band less than 6.0
TOEFL

79+

with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13
PEARSON

64+

with no communicative skill below 60
CAMBRIDGE

176+

with no skill less than 169
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

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.

English Program Requirements

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:

English language test score requirements

If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

IELTS

6.5

with no band less than 6.0

TOEFL

79+

with writing 21; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13

PEARSON

64+

with no communicative skill below 60

CAMBRIDGE

176+

with no skill less than 169

*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

Career

The aim of the Graduate Certificate in Professional Skills for Scientists is to enhance your employability in any business or organisation that requires the expertise of science graduates.

Skills

You will leave this course with:

An improved ability to speak and write about science
Insights into the business and management of science
Enhanced quantitative analytical skills.

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

18,943 / year

Application Fee 154