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Structure

Subject Options

Coursework/Research Option

COURSEWORK SUBJECTS

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

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.

Coursework only option

Students must enrol in eight 12.5 point subjects from either:

or subjects available within the following programs:

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- The Office for Environmental Programs; and

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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.

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Last updated: 30 January 2024