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Graduate Certificate in Science
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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: |
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:
- Integrate and apply coherent knowledge about concepts and principles in the discipline of Science.
- 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.
- Exercise critical thinking and problem solving to develop and apply new understanding.
- Communicate knowledge and ideas about theoretical concepts, current issues and applied research related to Science to a variety of audiences.
- Manipulate and summarise scientific data.
- 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 |
| SCIE913 | Fundamentals of Science Data | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SCIE914 | Current Questions in Science | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Plus one of the following subjects in consultation with the Course Coordinator; | |||
| CHEM812 | Organic Chemistry II | 6 | Autumn |
| CHEM814 | Analytical and Environmental Chemistry | 6 | Spring |
| BIOL813 | Principles of Biochemistry | 6 | Autumn |
| BIOL815 | Introductory Genetics | 6 | Spring |
| BIOL851 | Principles of Ecology | 6 | Autumn |
| BIOL852 | Evolution and Behaviour | 6 | Spring |
| EESC804 | Introductory Spatial 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