Graduate
Graduate Diploma in Science (Research)
UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
UNSW's Graduate Diploma in Science (Research) provides specialised knowledge and research training across Faculty of Science disciplines, serving students who don't meet direct entry criteria for Honours or an MSc/PhD, those upgrading existing qualifications, or those developing expertise in a different but related field from their first degree. Students complete 18 to 24 credit points of disciplinary coursework alongside a substantial independent research project worth 24 to 30 credit points, with the exact balance varying by School, plus occupational health and safety training, seminar presentations, a literature review and a thesis. Students who qualify for direct entry to Honours would generally take that path instead, making this diploma specifically useful for those who don't meet those criteria. It suits science graduates needing a genuine research pathway into a related discipline or toward higher research degrees when the standard Honours route isn't available to them.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
- BABSAS Biotech & Biomolecular Science
- PHYSLS Physics
Admissions
To be accepted for admission into the program students are typically expected to have a Bachelor degree with a good pass in a related, but not necessarily directly relevant discipline to their chosen area of study. Due to the diverse nature of the disciplines within the program, details of acceptable disciplines considered for admission are shown in relevant plan pages in the Handbook. A 'good pass' is considered to be a weighted average mark of 55-64. However, particular disciplines within Science may have additional entry requirements due to the competitive nature of some disciplines and the number of research places available within a School. Applicants with substantial professional experience which demonstrates an aptitude for research or significant understanding in a discipline area, will be considered for admission. These students will need to include a written submission with ...
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