University of Technology Sydney

C11216v2 Graduate Certificate in Science

Award(s): Graduate Certificate in Science (GradCertSc)
CRICOS code: 071910G
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 24
Course EFTSL: 0.5
Location: City campus

Overview
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Science is a four-subject qualification that draws on the world-class curriculum of the UTS Master of Science. It equips students with both professional and discipline-specific expertise without the commitment of a longer degree.

This qualification has been designed for students taking the first steps into postgraduate science, those looking for a rigorous professional development opportunity in an existing scientific career, or those seeking an alternative entry pathway into the master’s degree.

Explore the Master of Science
The UTS Master of Science is an advanced science degree designed to propel students into senior roles in their chosen scientific discipline. Students who complete the Graduate Certificate in Science can progress into the master’s degree and receive recognition of prior learning for all four subjects.

The Graduate Certificate in Science is comprised of four subjects. Students choose two electives in their preferred scientific discipline and complete two professional subjects designed to prepare them for professional scientific practice.

Career options

Graduates are prepared for a wide range of professional opportunities specific to their elective choices. See the Master of Science course listing for example career opportunities.

Course intended learning outcomes

1.1 Demonstrate appraisal of advanced knowledge and demonstrate application of knowledge and technical skills relevant to professional practice in science.
2.1 Assess, argue for, and conduct appropriate approaches to independent research and solving problems and apply inquiry and critical thinking approaches in a relevant professional context.
3.1 Develop and prepare work practices that demonstrate an understanding of health and safety requirements, ethical conduct, risk management, record keeping and collaborative skills in the context of science.
4.1 Discover, create, and self-reflect on the processes used to determine the value, integrity, and relevance of sources of information to propose innovative solutions to science problems.
5.1 Present and communicate complex ideas using appropriate communication approaches from a variety of methods (oral, written, visual) to communicate with discipline experts, scientists, industry, and the general public.
6.1 Develop knowledge of Indigenous Australian contexts to inform professional cultural capability to work effectively with and for, Indigenous Australians within Science professions.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have one of the following:

  • Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in a related field of study

OR

  • Relevant science-related professional experience AND Completion of any tertiary-level study demonstrating capacity to study the course

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

For applicants without a qualification in a relevant discipline:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Information regarding education background, such as evidence of completion of any tertiary-level study

Related fields of study:

Mathematical Sciences, Physics, Chemical Sciences, Earth Sciences, Biological Sciences, Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Microbiology, Human Biology, Medical Science, Forensic Science, Food Science and Biotechnology, Laboratory Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Fisheries Studies, Environmental Studies, General Medicine, Pathology, Radiology, Radiography

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

This course is not offered to International students for direct entry. For more information, contact UTS International.

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Recognition of prior learning

No exemptions are granted for this course.

Course duration and attendance

The course is offered on a one-session, full-time or one-year, part-time basis.

Course structure

The course requires 24 credit points of study, with 12 credit points chosen from the professional stream subjects and 12 credit points from a choice of specified science subjects.

Course completion requirements

CBK90642 Elective 12cp
STM91954 Professional Stream Grad Cert Science 12cp
Total 24cp

Course program

The following example shows a typical part-time program.

Articulation with UTS courses

Upon completion of the Graduate Certificate in Science, students gain full recognition of prior learning to the Master of Science (C04241) for any subjects relevant to the specific master's specialisation in which they enrol.

Other information

Further information is available from:

UTS Student Centre
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222
Ask UTS