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International Graduate Diploma in Science
Testamur Title of Degree: | International Graduate Diploma in Science |
Abbreviation: | IntGDipSci |
UOW Course Code: | 625 |
CRICOS Code: | 083005G |
Total Credit Points: | 48 |
Duration: | 1 year 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: |
Overview
The International Graduate Diploma in Science is a 12-month program for students who wish to upgrade their qualifications and gain further background in Science. Specialisation study areas include Biotechnology, Chemistry, Coast Planning and Management, Environmental Biology, Geology, Medicinal Chemistry and Physical Geography.
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 International Graduate Diploma in Science will be able to:
- Integrate and apply coherent knowledge about concepts and principles in the discipline of Science and its relation to the international context.
- Apply scientific knowledge and skills in relation to science exercises and practice.
- Review, analyse and synthesise information to identify and solve science questions and problems in a specialisation study area.
- Exercise critical thinking and problem solving to develop and apply new understanding.
- Communicate knowledge and ideas about current issues and applied research related to global issues in Science.
- Manipulate and summarise scientific data pertinent to a specialisation study area.
- Plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within scientific investigations.
Course Structure
To maintain a place in the International Graduate Diploma in Science and progress into the International Master of Science, students are normally required to achieve at least a Credit average (65%) in the subjects completed. The performance of each student will be reviewed by the Associate Dean (International) after the completion of 24 and 48 credit points. Students not meeting the minimum progression requirements will be required to transfer into the International Graduate Certificate in Science (or another suitable UOW degree).
| 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 |
| ** In consultation with the Associate Dean International students may be required to select another 800 or 900 level subject from their area of specialisation instead of SCIE912. | |||
| SCIE901 | Global Perspective in Science | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| SCIE913 | Fundamentals of Science Data | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SCIE914 | Current Questions in Science | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Specialisation Study Area – Please see Specialisation Areas below | 12 | Autumn, Spring | |
Specialisation Study Areas
Students are able to undertake specialisations in:
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Coastal Planning and Management
- Environmental Biology
- Geology
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Physical Geography
Students must elect 12cp from within the relevant specialisation in the Master of Science (Course Code: 1616).
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