310850 v.1 Postgraduate Diploma in Science - School of Science and Computing

PGradDipSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 061487M
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This advanced study program has been designed to provide opportunities for both practising professionals and recent graduates to extend their scientific competence in any of the following chosen specialisations Chemistry, Physics, Computing, MathematicalSciences and Industrial Modelling and Optimisation. This course develops a more critical and problem-solving approach to science through coursework. The course forms a basis for the professional development of experts able to cope with sophisticated research and development problems in industry.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree in science in a chosen area of scientific study or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary educational institution.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Two intakes are offered each year in March and August.

Additional Course Expenses

Students are expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials. Students may require a laboratory coat for some areas of study.

Special Note

Depending on the major completed, students will graduate with either the Postgraduate Diploma in Chemistry, a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science, a Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematical Sciences, a Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematical Sciences (Industrial Modelling and Optimisation) or a Postgraduate Diploma in Physics.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Credit

310851	v.1	Chemistry Major (Postgraduate Diploma)	200.0
		OR
310852	v.1	Physics Major (Postgraduate Diploma)	200.0
		OR
310853	v.1	Computer Science Major (Postgraduate Diploma)	200.0
		OR
310706	v.2	Mathematical Sciences Major (Postgraduate Diploma)	200.0
		OR
310707	v.1	Industrial Modelling and Optimisation Major (Postgraduate Diploma)	200.0
			200.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 2		Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.