S6X Graduate Diploma of Science with Honours as at 14th May, 2002
Graduate Diploma of Science with Honours
Abbreviation: GradDipSc(Hons)
Course code: S6X
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6226 2125
Introductory comments
The Graduate Diploma of Science with Honours allows non-science graduates to obtain
the necessary prerequisites for higher degrees in Science. It is offered by all the schools of
the Faculty at Hobart.
Admission & prerequisites
A graduate who does not hold a Science degree may be accepted as a candidate for a
Graduate Diploma with Honours provided that the candidate’s preparation for the course
is adequate.
Course objectives
The course aims to provide:
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advanced training in the area of study chosen, and
the opportunity for training in research, to prepare candidates for further research
study and employmnet in research organisations.
Career outcomes
Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Science with Honours will be competitive for
professional careers in their area of specialisation. Employment opportunities also exist in
more general areas as detailed in the career outcomes section of the Bachelor of Science
(page B-xx) which provides references to the individual discipline entries where these
expected outcomes are specified.
Professional recognition
Depending on the area of specialisation, graduates may be eligible for membership of a
number of professional organisations.
Course structure
In all other aspects the requirements of the Bachelor of Science with Honours apply and
candidates should refer to these for particulars.
Further information is usually provided by the School.
Work as a full-time student must be completed within 12 months of the commencement
date.
Specific school information
Some additional information provided by schools on their specialisations within the
Graduate Diploma of Science with Honours course follows. All Hobart Science Schools
offer a course at this level; if no information is shown here then the School should be
contacted for details.
Agricultural Science
Specialisation: Microbiology
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For details, see Agricultural Science Honours course (KLA415/416) on page C-xx.
Enrolment master codes
KLA515 Full time
KLA516 Part time
100%
50%
Specialisation: Immunology and Microbiology
Enrolment master codes
KLA517 Full time
100%
Biochemistry
The Discipline of Biochemistry within the School of Medicine offers a number of courses
which are open to Science graduates.
Specialisation: Biochemistry
For details, see Biochemistry Honours course (CBA410) on page C-xx.
Chemistry
Specialisation: Chemistry
For details, see Chemistry Honours course (KRA400/401) on page C-xx.
Enrolment master codes
KRA500 Full time
KRA501 Part time
100%
50%
Computing
Specialisation: Computer Science
Specialisation: Software Engineering
These specialisations are designed to help students develop the necessary skills and
knowledge to undertake research within the computing field.
For details, contact the School of Computing on (03) 6324 3347.
Enrolment master codes
KCA500 Full time
KCA501 Part time
100%
50%
Geography
Specialisation: Geography
For details, see Geography Honours course (KGA400/401) on page C-xx.
Enrolment master codes
KGA500 Full time
KGA501 Part time
100%
50%
Geology
Specialisation: Geology/Geophysics/Geochemistry
The School of Earth Sciences offers specialisations in Geology, Geophysics and
Geochemistry to enable graduates whose major studies were in another area to switch to
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Geology for postgraduate studies. For details of the units to be studied see the entry under
Geology 4 (Honours).
Enrolment master codes
Geology
KEA510 Full time
KEA511 Part time
Geophysics
KEA520 Full time
KEA521 Part time
Geochemistry
KEA540 Full time
KEA541 Part time
100%
50%
100%
50%
100%
50%
Mathematics and Physics
Specialisation: Mathematics
For details, see Mathematics Honours course (KMA400/401) on page C-xx.
Enrolment master codes
KMA500 Full time
KMA501 Part time
100%
50%
Specialisation: Physics
For details, see Physics Honours course (KYA410/411) on page C-xx.
Enrolment master codes
KYA510 Full time
KYA511 Part time
100%
50%
Plant Science
Specialisation: Botany
For details, see Botany Honours course (KPA400/401) on page C-xx.
Enrolment master codes
KPA500 Full time
100%
KPA501 Part time
50%
Specialisation: Genetics
For details, see Genetics Honours course (KPA410/411) on page C-xx.
See also Honours course in Forest Ecology page B-xx.
Enrolment master codes
KPA510 Full time
100%
Zoology
Specialisation: Zoology
For details, see Zoology Honours course (KZA400/401) on page C-xx.
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Enrolment master codes
KZA500 Full time
KZA501 Part time
100%
50%
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Contact
Hobart: Faculty of Science and Engineering ph 6226 2125 fax 6226 7809
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Science and Engineering
Campus(es) offered | Hobart
Mode of delivery | Full time | Part time
Course duration | 1 years minimum (2 semesters) | 2 years maximum (4 semesters)
Students enrolled in this course | Total students enrolled last year: 10 | International
students last year: 2
Approximate student-staff contact hours | contact hours depend on specialisation
undertaken 26 weeks
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