Extend your knowledge in your chosen field of mathematics, physics or statistics and capitalise on the growing demand for high-level scientific expertise.
The Graduate Diploma in Science is designed for graduates who have majored in mathematics, physics or statistics and wish to extend their knowledge in their chosen field.
For your one year of full-time (or part-time equivalent) studies, you'll select from around 30 courses, providing you with a high level of specialised knowledge together with valuable skills associated with your selected area of study.
UQ's Science program prepares you for a highly rewarding career in a variety of roles. Many of our Mathematics graduates study higher degrees and go on to research positions at universities and other major research institutions. Our Physics graduates gain robust, high-level analytical and problem-solving skills that are widely applicable and highly valued by a diverse range of employers. Equally, our Statistics graduates are in high demand in business, industry, research and government.
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This course is available in the following study modes:
Locations
280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia 4067
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
For the Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Statistics fields of study:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with first-year university-level mathematics (including calculus, multi-variable calculus, linear algebra, and ordinary differential equations), or
- 5 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below).
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.5 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification. For the Physics field of study:
- a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with first-year, university-level physics (including mechanics, thermal physics, electromagnetism, and modern physics), and first-year university-level mathematics (including calculus, multi-variable calculus, linear algebra, and ordinary differential equations), or
- 5 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below).
Course fees
Course fee
$5,910
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The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. We strive for excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge. For more than a century, we have educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world.
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