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Graduate Certificate of Science

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Overview

A program that provides an entry pathway into the Master of Science for those students who have an undergraduate degree but do not meet all the specific degree requirements ie an undergraduate degree in a science discipline.  Students should choose units under the guidance of an academic adviser that best suit the Master of Science specialisation of interest. 

Key features

  • an alternate pathway into the Master of Science
  • flexible unit choice under the guidance of an academic adviser
  • program can be tailored to suit your specific need

Minimum course duration

1 year full-time or equivalent part-time

Location

North Ryde

Suitable for

Suitable for students with an undergraduate degree in a field other than the relevant science required to gain entry to a Master of Science specialisation.  Where students require more than 12 credit points (4 units) to meet entry requirements for the Master of Science, they should enrol in the Graduate Diploma of Science.

Course fee

It is not possible to determine fees for this course until you have decided on a major or specialisation.

Student amenities fee

Information on the Student services and amenities fee

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree.

English language requirements

If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.

For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).

Work experience requirements

No work experience required.

What you will study

General requirements Credit Points
Minimum number of credit points 12
Minimum number of credit points at 200 to 500 level 6
Completion of a major from the list below

Students undertaking this course can choose from the following Graduate Certificate of Science majors:

Notes

  • The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
    For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
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Contact us

Faculty of Science
Ph: 61 2 9850 6000
Fax: 61 2 9850 6565
Email: scienceenquiries@mq.edu.au
www.science.mq.edu.au

Apply

Graduate Certificate of Science

Apply
  1. Complete Online Application Form
  2. Print Supplementary Document Coversheet (PDF 58Kb) - complete details, attach relevant documentation and then submit to: Coursework Studies Section, Macquarie University, NSW 2109.


Re-admission

Students wishing to return to study at Macquarie University should visit the Previous Macquarie Students webpage, for further information and application procedures.


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