2020 Postgraduate Courses
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Graduate Certificate in Science Communication | 2020

Testamur Title of Degree:

Graduate Certificate in Science Communication 

Abbreviation:

GCertScComm

UOW Course Code:

 2127

CRICOS Code:

 097268C

Total Credit Points:

 24

Duration:

 6 months full-time or part-time equivalent 

Home Faculty:

 Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health 

Intake Session(s):

 Exit Pathway only (Autumn Session) 

Delivery Mode:

 On-campus 

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

 Wollongong 

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Science Communication 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.

Course Learning Outcomes 

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

CLO Description
1 Evaluate and discuss concepts, perspectives and theories within science disciplines.
2 Investigate, analyse and communicate global innovations in science.
3 Review, interpret, synthesise and manipulate scientific data for academic and professional contexts.
4 Exercise critical thinking and problem solving to develop and apply new understanding.
5 Communicate knowledge and ideas about current issues, theories and research related to the discipline of Science.
6 Apply scientific knowledge in a reflective and ethical way for academic and professional practice.

Course Structures 

To qualify for award of the degree, the Graduate Certificate in Science Communication, a candidate must successfully complete at least 24 credit points, as outlined below.

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
SMAH801Fundamentals of Science Communication6Autumn
SMAH803Fundamentals of Science Data, IT and Emerging Technologies6Autumn
RESH802Responsible Research6Autumn
Plus, one of the following subjects;
BIOL813Principles of Biochemistry6Autumn
BIOL851Principles of Ecology6Autumn
CHEM812Contemporary Organic Chemistry6Autumn
EESC804Introductory Spatial Science6Autumn, Spring
GEOS809Igneous-metamorphic geology methods and processes6Not available in 2020

 

Other Information 

Fo further information email: smah-students@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 10 October, 2019