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Graduate Certificate of Science

Build upon your undergraduate science degree or broaden your professional experience with hands-on learning in your field of interest. You’ll expand your capacity for research, investigation, analysis and communication as you hone your skills in fully-equipped research facilities alongside experienced lecturers. Embrace the opportunities for practical learning and field work and make connections with those working in your industry.

#23 in the world

for Ecology Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022

Build your expertise

Progress towards your Master of Science

Top 100 in the world

for Earth and Marine Sciences QS World University Rankings 2023

Fast Facts

Commencing

  • Townsville: February, July
  • Cairns: February, July

Fees

$4,150.00+

$16,300.00^

+total estimated Commonwealth Supported Fee

^total estimated tuition fee


Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible


Fees currently displayed are indicative only. 2024 fees will be uploaded by October, 2023.

Duration

6 months full-time

or part-time equivalent

Entry Requirements

AQF level 7 bachelor degree in science; or equivalent

Course Code

53911

Course detail

Real stories

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    Lecturer

    Dr Naomi Gardiner

    Senior Lecturer, Marine & Aquaculture Sciences

    The best part of working at JCU is being part of an incredibly vibrant, active and diverse team of students and staff. Together our JCU Science team regularly makes breakthrough discoveries that change paradigms and practices globally. It is great to be able to contribute to work that really does make a difference.