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Graduate Coursework

Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced)

  • Course code: GDA-SCI
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1 year full time / 2 years part time
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On Campus (Parkville)
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Intake
February, July
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Entry requirements

Admission criteria

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

  • An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline AND
  • Appropriate prerequisite studies for your stream.

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.

Don't meet the prerequisite subject requirements?

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. 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 eligibility

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:
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  • 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

      58+

      with no communicative skill below 50

      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.

Additional information

Supervision requirements

If the stream you are applying for includes a mandatory research component, you will need to meet the following supervision requirements:

  • Biosciences: you must find a supervisor before applying
  • Earth science: you must find a supervisor before applying.

Please note That the Mathematics and Statistics stream and the Physics stream do not have a research component.

How to find a supervisor

You can search for a potential supervisor through Find an Expert. This database allows you to search by name or research theme to find details of all relevant academics available for supervision. Contact the academics directly to discuss supervision.

Advanced Standing

Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).
For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.
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