Genetics
Why study Genetics?
The Postgraduate Diploma in Science gives you a flexible program to take your knowledge and skills to an advanced level. This course is for students with a suitable background in genetics, but who have not necessarily completed a Bachelor of Science.
It provides the student with an insight into scientific study, by offering hands-on research on an appropriate problem. Assessment is on a variety of skills essential for a research scientist, including writing a literature review, analysing and critically assessing experimental data and presentation of experimental findings.
Career opportunities
A postgraduate qualification is sought after by employers looking for career professionals, as it demonstrates the capacity to extend knowledge through research, reading and discussion, to conduct critical, independent and imaginative thinking, and to communicate scientific research. Graduates have improved career options in a range of science industries or government agencies, locally and overseas.
Courses
Local students
2013
Postgraduate Diploma in Science
- Duration :
- 1 year full-time or up to 2 years part-time
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
- Campus:
- Albury-Wodonga
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This course offers students study options in various disciplines, depending on campus of enrolment. Melbourne: biochemistry, botany, chemistry, genetics, mathematics, microbiology, physics, statistical sciences, and zoology. Albury-Wodonga: environmental management and ecology, botany, chemistry, genetics, microbiology, statistical science and zoology.
- Prerequisite
- Bachelor degree in an area relevant to the chosen discipline.
- Fee amount
- Indicative (2012): $20,580 per 120 credit points.
- Additional information
- Start dates vary according to discipline. Some disciplines begin in February at Melbourne campus and January at Albury-Woodonga campus, before the regular undergraduate year; some have no mid-year entry. For details, check with relevant departments.
Chemistry, physics, mathematics and statistical sciences are only available at the Melbourne campus. - How to apply
- If applying to the Melbourne campus apply directly to the University up to two weeks prior to commencement of the course.
If applying to the Albury Woodonga campus, please do so before 16 December 2011.
Download, complete and submit a postgraduate website. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. - Professional recognition
- Depending on the specific studies chosen, graduates may be eligible for accreditation with a relevant science professional association.
- Full course details
- Science (Postgraduate Diploma)Melbourne
How to apply?
Methods of application vary from course to course. Please see the course entry above for details of how to apply for the course you are interested in.
Fees and scholarships
Postgraduate coursework programs are either:
- Fee-paying (where you pay the full cost of the course). FEE-HELP is available.
- CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place), subsidised by the Commonwealth Government where you pay a contribution towards course costs. HECS-HELP is available.
Students enrolled for certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student income support.
International students
2013
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (003303E)
- Duration :
- 1 year
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 (March)
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 25 060
- Campus
- Albury-Wodonga, Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This course offers students study options in various disciplines, depending on campus of enrolment. Melbourne: biochemistry, botany, chemistry, genetics, mathematics, microbiology, physics, statistical sciences, and zoology. Albury-Wodonga: environmental management and ecology, botany, chemistry, genetics, microbiology, statistical science and zoology.
- English Language Requirements
- IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English).
TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22.
La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted.
Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English)
for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher.
Or approved international equivalent. Albury-Wodonga, Melbourne - Academic entry requirements
- An Australian Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent, with a major in a relevant area. Albury-Wodonga, Melbourne
- Additional information
- Please note this course has January and July start dates at the Albury-Wodonga campus. Also, start dates vary according to the discipline chosen. Some disciplines begin in February, before the start of Semester 1 (March); while other subjects had no Semester 2 (July) dates. For details on structure and subject, check
with relevant departments of the faculty Albury-Wodonga, Melbourne - Professional recognition
- Depending on the specific studies chosen, graduates may be eligible for accreditation with a relevant scientific professional association. Albury-Wodonga, Melbourne
- Full course details
- Science (Postgraduate Diploma)Melbourne
How to apply?
Enquire now about any course for international students or find out how to apply.
Fees and scholarships
Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.
There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.
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