Science (Postgraduate Diploma)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Postgraduate Diploma in Science
Length
1 year full-time or up to 2 years part-time
Campuses
Melbourne, Albury-Wodonga
Course description
This course offers study options in various disciplines, depending on campus of enrolment.
Melbourne: biochemistry, botany, chemistry, genetics, mathematics, microbiology, physics, statistical sciences, and zoology.
Albury-Wodonga: environmental management and ecology.
Course structure
For details on structure and subjects, contact the honours coordinator in the relevant department.
www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/schools_departments
Subject details
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
If applying to the Melbourne campus, apply directly to the University up to two weeks prior to commencement of the course.
If applying to the Albury Woodonga campus, please do so before 16 December 2011.
Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $20,580 per 120 credit points.
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduatesPrerequisites
Bachelor degree in an area relevant to the chosen discipline.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Additional information
Start dates vary according to discipline. Some disciplines begin in February at Melbourne campus and January at Albury-Woodonga campus, before the regular undergraduate year; some have no mid-year entry. For details, check with relevant departments.
Chemistry, physics, mathematics and statistical sciences are only available at the Melbourne campus.
Career opportunities
Graduates are likely to find roles in diverse segments of the science industries, and in relevant areas of the public sector.
Professional recognition
Depending on the specific studies chosen, graduates may be eligible for accreditation with a relevant science professional association.