Course

Graduate Certificate in Science

Approved Abbreviation: GradCertSc

Western Sydney University Course Code: 3649.3

Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year in this course is Spring 2010 or later.

Commencement Year Autumn 2010 - 3649.2 Graduate Certificate in Science

Commencement Year 2009 - 3649.1 Graduate Certificate in Science

This program provides advanced theoretical and practical knowledge in a range of specialist scientific fields, through lectures, workshops, projects and directed study. Students can develop understanding of specialist fields in which they have little previous knowledge, or extend their previous expertise.

Study Mode
One year part-time.

Admission

Eligibility for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Science is based on the following requirements:

An undergraduate degree in any discipline

OR

Non graduates may apply on the basis of relevant work experience (minimum of 5 years) plus completion of a relevant Vocational Training Qualification (minimum Certificate IV).

Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

UAC

International applicants must apply directly to Western Sydney University via the International Office.

International Office

Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English. Details of minimum English proficiency requirements and acceptable proof can be found on the Universities Admissions Centre website (UAC).

UAC

Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and Western Sydney University.

Course Structure

For Specialisations available - please see entries in:

3647.3 - Master of Science

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 40 credit points, including the units listed below.

Choose one of

300396Developing Professional Practice
300683Principles and Practice of Biotechnology 1

Choose one of

300397Perspectives of Sustainable Development
300678Advanced Analytical Techniques

Two units chosen from the prescribed list of science units below.

Prescribed list of science units

300677Safety and Risk Management
300391Occupational Health Management
300690Environmental Assessment
300681Climate Change Impacts
300686Sustainable Resource Management
300679Air, Water and Noise Management
300682Occupational and Environmental Hygiene
300678Advanced Analytical Techniques
300688Noise Assessment and Control
300680Biotechnology Analytical Techniques
300683Principles and Practice of Biotechnology 1
300684Principles & Practice of Biotechnology 2
300685Special Issues in Science - PG

(only available to Master''s students - permission of Head of Program required for enrolment)

400850Professional Topic

(only available to students who wish to pursue a research higher degree after graduation - permission of Head of Program required for enrolment)

Note: Enrolment in Western Sydney University units other than those listed above is possible with Head of Program permission



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