Course Overview

About This Course

Did you start exploring geology but end up discovering geography? Or perhaps you dipped your toe into chemistry but came out with physics?

The Graduate Diploma in Science allows you to complete the equivalent of a major in one of 14 streams, depending on your academic background.

The Graduate Diploma in Science is designed for students who have already completed a bachelor degree with one major, as well as first-year subjects in another area of science, which they'd now like to pursue for further study.

Choose from a broad range of streams, including botany, chemistry, medicinal chemistry, genetics, integrated geography, human geography, physical geography, geology, pure mathematics, applied mathematics, discrete mathematics/operations research, statistics/stochastic processes, physics and zoology.

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

Requirements

Completed a bachelor degree with one major
Completed first-year subjects in another area of science which you'd like to pursue for further study

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Accreditation Details

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How many streams are available in the Graduate Diploma in Science?

There are 14 streams available, including botany, chemistry, medicinal chemistry, genetics, integrated geography, human geography, physical geography, geology, pure mathematics, applied mathematics, discrete mathematics/operations research, statistics/stochastic processes, physics and zoology.

What are the entry requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Science?

The Graduate Diploma in Science is designed for students who have already completed a bachelor degree with one major, as well as first-year subjects in another area of science which they'd now like to pursue for further study.

Are Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available for this course?

Yes, Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are available for the Graduate Diploma in Science at the University of Melbourne.

Is there a shorter or alternative qualification available if I have more prior study in my chosen area?

Yes, if you have also completed second-year subjects in your chosen area, you may want to consider the Graduate Certificate in Science instead.

What related study areas does the Graduate Diploma in Science connect to?

The Graduate Diploma in Science connects to a broad range of related study areas including Biological Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Data and Analytics, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environment, Geography, Health, Information Technology and Computer Science, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, and Science.

Application

How to Apply

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Step 02

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Step 03

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