Postgraduate Courses
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Graduate Certificate in Science

Testamur Title of Degree:

Graduate Certificate in Science

Abbreviation:

GCertSci

UOW Course Code:

1197

CRICOS Code:

083842D

Total Credit Points:

24

Duration:

6 months full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

Intake Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Delivery Mode:

On-campus

Delivery Campus:

Wollongong

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Science is a six-month program for students who wish to upgrade their qualifications and gain further background in Science. This degree also gives students the required foundations for further study in the Science discipline. Following this course a student could consider undertaking the International Master of Science, Master of Science or Master of Science and Management.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Graduate Certificate in Science will be able to:

  1. Integrate and apply coherent knowledge about concepts and principles in the discipline of Science.
  2. Apply scientific knowledge and skills in relation to science exercises and practice.
  3. Review, analyse and synthesise information to identify and solve science questions and problems.
  4. Exercise critical thinking and problem solving to develop and apply new understanding.
  5. Communicate knowledge and ideas about theoretical concepts, current issues and applied research related to Science to a variety of audiences.
  6. Manipulate and summarise scientific data.
  7. Plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within scientific investigations.

 

Course Structure

 

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
Year 1
SCIE911 Fundamentals of Science Communication 6 Autumn, Spring
SCIE912 Fundamentals of Science Laboratories 6 Autumn, Spring
SCIE913 Fundamentals of Science Data 6 Autumn, Spring
SCIE914 Current Questions in Science 6 Autumn, Spring

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 30 June, 2015