Graduate Diploma of Science (GDSI)

Back to top Program aims The program aims to produce graduates that are equipped with essential scientific and/or mathematical knowledge and an appreciation of the latest literature and technologies.

Agricultural Science specialisation This specialisation provides graduates with a knowledge of contemporary issues associated with agricultural production and sustainability.

The program aims to produce graduates with the capacity to engage with a range of agriculture related disciplines.

Applied Climate Science specialisation The global climate service industry is estimated to have a significant and growing economic value.

In Australia, the need for ‘climate smart’ professionals working within their chosen industry is growing with hundreds of job opportunities in industry and the public sector organisation.

This specialisation is designed to provide graduates with the knowledge and decision-making skills to work as ‘climate smart’ professionals in many sectors of economic activity including agriculture, food, water, energy, health, and natural resource management industries.

Applied Data Science specialisation This specialisation is designed to provide an opportunity for graduates from all disciplines to gain skills and knowledge in handling data which are commonly known as Big Data, as well as producing and interpreting data analytics.

The aim of this program is to provide students with a career path in the Data Science area or an opportunity for advancement in their career.

Environment and Sustainability specialisation This specialisation provides graduates with knowledge of selected basic concepts and skills associated with environmental and climate science and the broad area of sustainability.

The program aims to produce graduates with knowledge and skills for the integration of social, environmental and economic research within an interdisciplinary planning and policy framework and to provide capacity for the sustainable management of natural resources, businesses and communities.

Mathematics and Statistics specialisation This specialisation aims to provide graduates with skills in key areas of mathematics or statistics that relate to the needs of their profession or industry, including teaching.

Physics and Astronomy specialisation This specialisation is designed to provide an opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in physics and astronomy and develop scientific research skills.

The program provides professional development in science for those in educational or science communication careers.

Sport and Exercise specialisation This specialisation aims to provide graduates with the opportunity to develop and extend their knowledge and skills relevant to health, fitness and sports performance across the lifespan to an advanced level.

The specialisation is designed to meet personal achievement goals or provide for career opportunities within the health, sports and fitness industry such as sports coaches, personal trainers, sports development officers or a range of other roles.

General specialisation This specialisation enables students who have completed at least 8 courses with at least 4 courses at level 8 from courses within other Graduate Diploma of Science specialisations to exit from the MSCN Master of Science.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

• Completion of an Australian university three year Bachelor degree in any area, or equivalent. Or equivalent professional work experience, as determined through the Credit and Exemption Procedure.
• English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 3.

All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements.

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

Program objectives

On completion of the program graduates should be able to:

• Synthesise an understanding of a complex body of advanced knowledge in a discipline of science.
• Apply established theories to a body of advanced knowledge or practice in a relevant science discipline.
• Critically analyse, evaluate and consolidate on complex advanced information, problems, concepts and theories applicable to a relevant science discipline.
• Interpret and transmit advanced knowledge, skills and ideas, both individually and collaboratively, to a range of audiences.
• Display autonomy, responsibility, adaptability and ethical practise in decision-making and engage in lifelong learning through critical reflection in a range of professional and cultural contexts.