Graduate Certificate in Science
PLEASE NOTE: This program is currently under review and is not accepting new admissions in 2022.
Help science change the world
Increasingly, the world is relying on scientists to tackle its biggest challenges. Our Graduate Certificate in Science—from a leading Australian university ranked among the world’s top 100 in Earth Sciences*, Agricultural Sciences*, Life Sciences^ and Development Studies^—will prepare you to play a higher-level scientific role in one of four specialist areas (see below).
What will you do?
Completed over six months full-time, the degree includes an engaging, student-centred blend of face-to-face and online coursework. You’ll complete core studies to boost either your research or science communication skills, and elective courses in either:
- Earth Science
- Grape and Wine Science
- Plant Breeding Innovation
- or International Agricultural Development.
You’ll also have the option to gain valuable real-world experience through an internship or undertake an overseas study tour at an esteemed international university†.
Where could it take you?
You’ll graduate well equipped to move forward in your chosen specialist field anywhere in the world. You may even choose to go on to further study in that specialisation, with advanced standing provided in the Graduate Diploma in Science or Master of Science.
*Academic Ranking of World Universities by Subject, 2021. ^QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2021. †International travel restrictions permitting.
*QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2021
**Good Universities Guide, 2021
Entry Requirements
Please note: For programs including placements and/or study-related activities in settings where COVID-19 vaccination is mandatory, it is an inherent requirement that all students be fully vaccinated prior to undertaking the placement and/or study-related activity.
For our students who are studying offshore in 2022, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely for most programs. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.
Please refer to the COVID-19 FAQ page for further information and a list of programs where in-person attendance is required.
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions
information for this program.
I am a:
Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3GC095, 3GC096, 3GC097, 3GC098, 3GC099 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed Bachelor degree or equivalent |
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How to Apply
Fees and Scholarships
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.
I am a:
Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Australian Full-fee place: $18,500
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Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.
Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
Potential careers
Agricultural Consultant, Agricultural Scientist, Agriculture, Agricultural Service Industry, Plant Breeding, Plant Scientist, Scientific Officer, Scientist
Degree Structure
Example Study Plan
Indicative study plan
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Electives
Earth Science
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Grape and Wine Science
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| ^Suggested approved electives |
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International Agricultural Development
View specialisation description
| *Approved specialisation electives |
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| ^Suggested approved electives |
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Plant Breeding Innovation
View specialisation description
| *Approved specialisation electives |
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Last updated: Monday, 17 Jan 2022
