Graduate Diploma of Science
Location - Hobart
Fees - Commonwealth Supported
Intake - February and July
Duration - Minimum 1 year (2 sem), maximum 3 years (6 sem)
Graduate Diploma of Science with Honours
Location - Hobart
Fees - Commonwealth Supported
Intake - February and July
Duration - Minimum 1 year (2 sem), maximum 3 years (6 sem)
The course aims to provide students with opportunities to acquire knowledge, attitudes and skills in an area of specialisation different from the focus of your undergraduate degree. The course diversifies career options available to graduates.
Requirements for the Graduate Diploma of Science generally involve a set schedule of units, sometimes involving projects. Assessment for each unit, is usually based on assignments, essays and examinations .
Refer to Schools for Launceston unit options.
The specialisations available are:
Chemistry
Additional prerequisites
An applicant will normally be exptected to have successfully completed first-year university-level chemistry. An applicant who does not satisfy the prerequisites but who has extensive practical experience in chemistry or a chemistry-related profession may be admitted subject to the requirement that additional coursework is undertaken as part of the Graduate Diploma.
Course Structure
The Graduate Diploma of Science, specialising in Chemistry, consists of a total of 100%, chosen from Group 2. Group 3 and Honours units offered by the School of Chemistry. The laboratory components of units chosen may be replaced by assignment and project work as appropriate for the particular needs of individual students.
Any unit which has been counted towards a previous degree or diploma may not be counted as part of the Graduate Diploma. With permission from the Dean and on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Chemistry, units offered by other schools of the University may be counted towards the Graduate Diploma..
Computer Science/Software Engineering
These specialisations are intended to meet the needs for professional development and training in computer science or software engineering.
Additional prerequisites
Knowledge or experience in computer programming.
Course structure
Candidates must complete 100% comprising a maximum of 25% of units at the 100 level and a minimum of 50% of units at the 300 level.
For details students should contact the School of Computing (03) 6324 3347.
Geology
Additional prerequisites
The applicant's undergraduate degree should normally include at least the equivalent of first-year geology.
Candidates shall complete the following work with the School of Earth Sciences:
- An assignment, project or fieldwork equivalent to 25% and
- 75% of coursework from Schedule A of the BSc specifications.
Honours units
A minimum of 50% shall be chosen from Group 3 and Honours units with a maximum of 25% from Group 2 units.
Specimen courses
See also the introduction to the School of Earth Sciences which will be found under 'Geology' Students should contact (03) 6226 2456 for details concerning possible courses.
Geophysics
Additional prerequisites
The applicant's undergraduate degree should normally include at least 25% of second-year physics.
Candidates shall complete the following work with the School of Earth Sciences:
- An assignment, project or fieldwork equivalent to 25% and
- 75% of coursework from Schedule A of the BSc specifications.
Honours units
A minimum of 50% shall be chosen from Group 3 and Honours units with a maximum of 25% from Group 2 units.
Specimen courses
See also the introduction to the School of Earth Sciences which will be found under 'Geology' Students should contact (03) 6226 2456 for details concerning possible courses.
Mathematics and Physics
The School of Mathematics and Physics offers four programs of study leading to the Graduate Diploma of Science, specialising in Operations Research, Statistical Applications, Computational Mathematics and Physics. The specialisations are intended to meet needs for professional development.
Computational Mathematics
The specialisation in Computational Mathematics familiarises the student with some important parts of modern applied mathematics and provides practical experience in the use of some associated computing tools.
Additional prerequisites
KMA150 Calculus and Applications 1 or equivalent.
Course structure
The specialisation consists of a total of 100%, chosen from Group 2, Group 3 and Honours units, and a written project on a topic appropriate to the needs of the individual student. Some of the units may be replaced by project work, with the agreement of the School of Mathematics and Physics. Special project codes are listed under the handbook entry for Mathematics. Any unit that has been counted towards a previous degree or diploma may not be counted as part of the Graduate Diploma. Subject to approval, units offered by other Schools in the University may be counted towards this specialisation.
Operations Research
Additional prerequisites
The applicant's degree should normally include at least 25% of first year mathematics.
Course structure
The specialisation consists of a total of 100%, chosen from Group 2, Group 3 and Honours units, and a written project on a topic appropriate to the needs of the individual student. Some of the units may be replaced by project work, with the agreement of the School of Mathematics and Physics. Special project codes are listed under the handbook entry for Mathematics. Any unit that has been counted towards a previous degree or diploma may not be counted as part of the Graduate Diploma. Subject to approval, units offered by other Schools in the University may be counted towards this specialisation.
Statistical Applications
This specialisation is intended for science graduates who wish to develop statistical expertise in their own discipline. The course is largely project oriented and requires the student to undertake literature searches and reviews; to develop computing skills and knowledge; and to acquire both oral and written skills in the presentation of statistical information.
Additional prerequisites
The applicant should have a science-based major and experience in conducting scientific experiments or quantitative investigations.
Course structure
The specialisation consists of a total of 100%, chosen from Group 2, Group 3 and Honours units, and a written project on a topic appropriate to the needs of the individual student. Some of the units may be replaced by project work, with the agreement of the School of Mathematics and Physics. Special project codes are listed under the handbook entry for Mathematics. Any unit that has been counted towards a previous degree or diploma may not be counted as part of the Graduate Diploma. Subject to approval, units offered by other Schools in the University may be counted towards this specialisation.
Physics
Additional prerequisites
An applicant will normally be expected to have successfully completed first-year university-level physics. An applicant who does not satisfy the prerequisites but who has extensive practical experience in physics or a physics-related profession may be admitted, subject to the requirement that additonal coursework is undertaken as part of the Graduate Diploma.
Specimen courses
The Graduate Diploma of Science, specialising in Physics, consists of a total of 100% chosen from Group 2 and 3 units and Honours units offered in Physics. The laboratory components of units chosen may be replaced by assignment and project work as appropriate for the particular needs of individual students. The units and lecture courses constituting the course of study will be determined at the time of initial enrolment. Any unit which has been counted towards a previous degree or diploma may not be counted as part of the Graduate Diploma. Subject to approval, units offered by other schools of the University may be counted towards the Graduate Diploma.
For enrolment codes, contact (03) 6226 2396.
Psychology
Additional prerequisites
An applicant will normally be expected to have successfully completed first-year university-level psychology. An applicant who does not satisfy the prerequisites but who has extensive practical experience in a related profession may be admitted subject to the requirement that additional coursework is undertaken as part of the Graduate Diploma.
Course Structure
The Graduate Diploma of Science, specialising in Psychology, consists of a total of 100%, chosen from Group 2 (50%) and Group 3 (50%) units offered by the School of Psychology. The units and lecture courses constituting the course of study will be determined at the time of initial enrolment. Any unit which has been counted towards a previous degree or diploma may not be counted as part of the Graduate Diploma. Subject to approval, units offered by other schools of the University may be counted towards the Graduate Diploma.
The Graduate Diploma in Science, specialising in Psychology, will normally be completed in two consecutive years of part-time study.
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