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Graduate Diploma in Science
University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma in Science is a one-year postgraduate program at UQ's St Lucia campus for graduates who have majored in mathematics, physics or statistics and want to deepen their knowledge and meet demand for high-level scientific skills. Students choose from a variety of courses to gain specialised knowledge in their field. It can lead into the Master of Science or further research study. Graduates work in data analysis, modelling, research and technical roles across science, technology, finance and government.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- UQ calls subjects "courses" within this program. A sample of what you will study includes: Statistical Analysis of Genetic Data [Elective], Condensed Matter Physics [Elective], Quantum Technologies [Elective], Financial Calculus [Elective], Machine Learning [Elective]. The exact course list and any core versus elective structure depends on the specialisation and study plan you choose, and is confirmed in the program's official course list at enrolment
Admissions
For the Physics field of study: a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with first-year, university-level physics (including mechanics, thermal physics, electromagnetism, and modern physics), and first-year university-level mathematics (including calculus, multi-variable calculus, linear algebra, and ordinary differential equations), or 5 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below). You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.</p><p>Relevant work experience includes work in a related discipline, including data science, engineering or information technology.An assessment is made of the applicant's background covering completion of, and performance in, relevant courses in their prior institution which provide the relevant pre-requisite knowledge.
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