Faculty of Health & Behavioural Sciences
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Graduate Diploma in Science

Testamur Title of Degree:

Graduate Diploma in Science

Abbreviation:

GDipSc

Home Faculty:

Health and Behavioural Sciences

Duration:

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

48

Delivery Mode:

On-campus

Starting Session(s):

Autumn

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

650

CRICOS Code:

002508M

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Science (Biomedical Science) is designed to give graduates further training in one of the discipline areas of biomedical science.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Entry into the Graduate Diploma in Science (Biomedical Science) requires the completion of a Bachelor degree with a minimum of 96 credit points in biomedical science. To assist with the development of an individualised subject enrolment and progression plan, applicants must include a statement of purpose with their application form.

Entry is competitive as places are limited. If the number of applicants exceeds available places, applicants will be ranked according to grade point average achieved in the candidate's Bachelor degree together with achievement in any related study such as honours or miscellaneous subjects in biomedical science areas.

International students are required to have overall an IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum level of 6.0 in all bands of reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Course Requirements

The Graduate Diploma in Science (Biomedical Science) requires successful completion of 48 credit points of subjects that are designed specifically for each student's needs. Therefore, subjects must be selected in consultation with an academic adviser and be approved by the Course Coordinator. Students may choose subjects from discipline areas including:

    • Anatomy

    • Physiology

    • Biochemistry

    • Exercise Physiology

    • Nutrition

Contact Information

Prof Paul Else
Course Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3496
pelse@uow.edu.au

Other Information

Other information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/