Graduate Diploma of Science
Information valid for students commencing in 2011.
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Course Code |
105006 |
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Version |
1 |
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Faculty |
Science and Engineering |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
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Course Pre-requisites |
Completion of a Bachelor of Science, from this or another university; or Completion of the Graduate Certificate of Science from this university; or Other qualifications recognised by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Science and Engineering as equivalent to the above. |
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Additional selection requirements |
Nil |
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Special admission requirements |
Nil |
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English Language Requirements |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
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Credit points |
24 credit points |
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Additional course rules |
Nil |
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Additional completion requirements |
Nil |
Course Structure
Options
Select a major (discipline area)
Majors
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Type of major |
Mandatory Single |
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Credit points in major |
24 credit points |
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Special requirements |
Nil |
MAJOR |
AVAILABLE AT |
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Townsville |
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Cairns Townsville |
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Townsville |
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Townsville |
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Townsville |
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Townsville |
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Townsville |
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Townsville |
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Cairns Townsville |
Not available for 2011 |
Candidature
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Expected time to complete |
1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
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Maximum time to complete |
4 years |
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Maximum leave of absence |
1 year |
Progression
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Course progression requisites |
Nil |
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Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) |
No |
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Special assessment requirements |
Nil |
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Accreditation requirements |
Nil |
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Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade |
Nil |
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Supplementary exam for final subject |
Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
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Eligibility |
Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
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Maximum allowed |
6 credit points, unless part of an approved articulation process |
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Currency |
Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
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Expiry |
Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 10 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
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Other restrictions |
Candidates who are granted advanced standing for the Graduate Certificate of Science will be required to surrender that award prior to graduating with the Graduate Diploma. |
Award Details
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Inclusion of majors on testamur |
The major studied shall appear on the testamur |
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Exit with lesser award |
Candidates who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed 12 credit points of study, may, depending on the subjects studied, be eligible to receive the award of Graduate Certificate of Science. |
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Course articulation |
Candidates who complete the Graduate Diploma of Science are eligible for entry to the Master of Applied Science, and may be granted advanced standing for all subjects completed under the Graduate Diploma. |
Document Modification History
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Version No. |
Approval Date |
Modification Type |
Effective Date |
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1-09 |
10/2009 |
Original document |
10/2009 |
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2-09 |
11/2009 |
Major Suspension |
11/2009 |