Graduate Certificate in Science Studies for 2009

Course overview

This four-unit course is designed for graduates of any discipline who wish to undertake studies in one specialist area of science.

Disciplines available include:

Clayton - astronomy, atmospheric science, biochemistry, biological sciences, chemistry, developmental biology, environmental and conservation biology, genetics, geography and environmental science, geosciences, human pathology, immunology, materials science, mathematics, microbiology, molecular biology, pharmacology, physics, physiology, plant sciences, soil sciences, statistics and zoology.

Gippsland - applied biochemistry, applied chemistry, applied microbiology, environmental science and resource management, human physiology, and mathematics and modelling.

The course provides students with a pathway into the Graduate Diploma of Science.

Duration, campus, fees and application information

Career outlook

Science graduates gain employment in genetic engineering, agricultural support and pharmaceutical science, banking and finance, environmental consulting, hospitals, medical institutes, mining, petroleum and engineering, research, and wine and food industries. Opportunities also exist in organisations including the Department of Sustainability and the Environment, CSIRO, the defence forces, road and water authorities, museums, local councils, education and the health sector. Depending on their areas of expertise, graduates can be employed as botanists, chemists, ecologists, astrophysicists, environment consultants, food scientists, palaeontologists, genetic engineers, marine biologists, materials scientists, medical scientists, metallurgists, molecular biologists, museum curators, nuclear physicists, financial analysts, communications specialists, forensic scientists, researchers, science journalists, geotechnical engineers, statisticians, teachers, and weather forecasters.