Botany

MajorYear: 2020

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Overview

The coursework and research components of this Postgraduate Diploma enable students to further their knowledge in areas of cellular and molecular biology, systematics and evolution, plant ecology and physiology, and plant pathology.

Intended learning outcomes

The program in Botany aims to provide students with skills in original research in plant science and help students develop a capacity for critical thinking and evaluation of information. The course also strives to instil in students a knowledge of a wide area of plant sciences, and to enhance their communication skills.

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Structure

Research Project (75 points);
Coursework (25 points);

OR

Coursework (100 points).

Subject Options

Coursework/Research Option

COURSEWORK SUBJECTS

Students must enrol in two coursework subjects from the list below in consultation with the Course Coordinator:

Code Name Study period Credit Points
BIOL90001 Microscopy for Biological Sciences
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
EVSC90017 Global Environmental Change
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BOTA90005 Flora of Victoria
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
SCIE90002 Metabolomics and Proteomics
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

OR one third-year Botany subject for which credit has not already been given;

OR an alternative postgraduate coursework elective may be chosen if core knowledge is required.

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RESEARCH PROJECT

Over the course of the year students will undertake an original, supervised research project. Students will be expected to obtain agreement from a supervisor willing to supervise the research project as a condition of selection into the program. The research component assessment includes a literature review, a thesis and a seminar.

Students enrol in a total of 75 points of research project across the duration of the Postgraduate Diploma in Science program. This is achieved by enrolling in a combination of the following subjects in appropriate semesters to achieve a total 75 credit points.

Code Name Study period Credit Points
BOTA40001 Botany Research Project No longer available
BOTA40006 Botany Research Project No longer available
BOTA40007 Botany Research Project No longer available

Coursework only option

Students must enrol in eight 12.5 point subjects from either:

Code Name Study period Credit Points
BIOL90001 Microscopy for Biological Sciences
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BIOL90002 Biometry
July (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BOTA90005 Flora of Victoria
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
BTCH90005 Advanced Molecular Biology Techniques
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
EVSC90017 Global Environmental Change
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
SCIE90002 Metabolomics and Proteomics
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

or subjects available within the following programs:

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Code Name Study period Credit Points
Master of Biotechnology No longer available
;

- The Office for Environmental Programs; and

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Code Name Study period Credit Points
Master of Forest Ecosystem Science No longer available
.


Subjects will be selected in consultation with the coordinator of the School’s Masters program.

*Where appropriate, a student may complete up to two 300 level subjects

Notes

This program has a start-year and a mid-year intake.

Links

https://graduate.science.unimelb.edu.au

Last updated: 4 March 2025