In the rapidly changing world of science and technology, it has never been more important to refine and expand your expertise. UNE's Graduate Certificate in Science, flexibly delivered online or on campus, gives you the opportunity to complete intensive graduate-level study in science, whether you want to upskill or you are seeking to update your discipline knowledge. With 11 majors to choose from, and options to continue to further higher degree research, you can safeguard your career and be ready to adapt and respond to challenges you will face in this diverse and dynamic field.

Why study the Graduate Certificate in Science with UNE?

UNE has a long tradition of producing science graduates who are in demand. If you have a degree in a relevant discipline, our Graduate Certificate in Science gives you the opportunity to study your discipline of interest intensively, and is ideal if you wish to upskill and upgrade, or update your existing knowledge. With options to study online, full-time or part-time, the course can be completed in one trimester, or paced over two years to suit your existing commitments.

What makes our course different?

UNE's Graduate Certificate in Science is designed to allow you to complete intensive study in one of nine scientific disciplines, spanning the pure and applied sciences. The course also gives you the opportunity to:

• Study flexibly. Our postgraduate science students come from a wide range of backgrounds, and we know that you need to balance study with your professional and personal commitments. Our online study options allow you to complete the course at the time and place that best suits your needs. UNE is an industry leader in the provision of online learning. In fact, we're Australia's longest continuous provider of distance (now online) education.
• Engage in our collaborative, innovative learning environment. At UNE, our small class sizes give you the opportunity to interact directly with academic staff and your peers, ensuring you have the support you need to thrive.
• Hone your applied skills that highly valued in the workplace. Many units include mandatory intensive schools held on campus. Through laboratory and fieldwork intensives, we emphasise the development of contemporary real-world skills, ensuring that you can translate your theoretical knowledge into practice.
• Choose the major that best matches your strengths and suit the challenges of your career. Our majors allow you to expand the breadth of your knowledge, extending your scope with advanced study in a field that complements your existing skillset.
• Develop the skills you need to pursue research studies in the agricultural, biological, environmental or physical sciences. Our Research Methods major gives you a foundation in applied research skills in environmental and rural science.

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To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 24 credit points with at least 18 credit points at 400-level or above, from one of the approved majors.

• Approved Majors

See UNE Handbook for more details. The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course plans, exit awards, intensive schools, and work placement requirements.

Career opportunities in science are diverse, and with upgraded skills you will add value to your professional role or find new opportunities in a range of sectors including industry, government, teaching and research.

Some examples include positions in:

• forensic and industrial chemistry
• biomedical science laboratories
• pharmaceutical manufacturing and development
• applied statistics.

A candidate shall: (a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline; or (b) hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Bachelor with Honours in a relevant

An IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5; or equivalent TOEFL score of at least 213 in the computer-based test; or at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component; or a PTE Academic minimum overall score of 57 with no skill less than 50.