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
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| Offer year | Course title | Campus(es) | Duration | Semester starts |
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| 2011 | Postgraduate Diploma in Science |
Melbourne
Albury-Wodonga |
1 year full-time or up to 2 years part-time | Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) |
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| 2012 | Postgraduate Diploma in Science |
Melbourne
Albury-Wodonga |
1 year full-time or up to 2 years part-time | Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) |
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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
| Offer year | Course title (CRICOS) | Campus(es) | Duration | Semester starts | Annual Tuition Fee (AUD) |
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| 2012 | Postgraduate Diploma in Science (003303E) |
Albury-Wodonga
Melbourne |
1 year | Semester 1 (February) | $23 360 |
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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.
Related study options
Your study experience
Overseas study opportunities
Gain valuable overseas experience by studying with one of our global exchange partners. We have partnerships with over 100 universities in more than 30 countries in Asia, Europe, and North and South America. See education abroad.
Student and graduate profiles
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About the academic staff
You'll get to meet a large number of academics during your course, from tutors through to lecturers. You can view all the staff from the Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering or focus on staff in Genetics.