The Graduate Certificate in Professional Skills for Scientists equips graduate students in Science with the broad, transferable practical skills that today's job market demands.

You'll study coursework subjects that will give you the theoretical and practical knowledge required to become a successful manager, communicator and leader.

With a broad range of subjects on offer, from the areas of management, quantitative and communication skills, you can tailor the course to match your career goals.

The Graduate Certificate in Professional Skills for Scientists is a 50-point program (4 subjects).

This is a very flexible course: you'll choose your subjects from a broad range on offer, with the option to undertake an internship.

You will choose one subject (12.5 points) from each of the three specialisations:

• Management skills
• Quantitative skills
• Communication skills

Your fourth subject can be chosen from any of the three specialisations.

The aim of the Graduate Certificate in Professional Skills for Scientists is to enhance your employability in any business or organisation that requires the expertise of science graduates.

Skills

You will leave this course with:

• An improved ability to speak and write about science
• Insights into the business and management of science
• Enhanced quantitative analytical skills.

To be considered for entry, you must have: Completed any undergraduate science degree, or Completed, or be concurrently enrolled in, a graduate degree in any science discipline.

IELTS (academic English Only): 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 + ; Writing 21; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 58 + no communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 + no skill below 169.