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Graduate Certificate in Science
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 0.5 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 4 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 4180
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 8960
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 0.5 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 4 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 10360
  • On-campus
    AUD 12360

What will I study?

Residential schools

In addition to the courses listed below, external students will also have the opportunity to come on-campus for face-to-face lectures and tutorials, use the facilities and to meet staff and other students.

Program structure

Courses to be studied:

 Units
Any 4 units from undergraduate science, computing and mathematics courses 4
Total     4

Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.
Subject Area:Residential School requirements for external courses
AstronomyExternal only - no residential school requirements
BiologyAll courses available on-campus, some courses available in both modes - some external courses have compulsory residential schools
Biomedical ScienceCourses are available on-campus, or externally using a residential school
ChemistryChemistry courses are available on-campus, and externally through the use of compulsory residential schools
ComputingAvailable in both modes - no residential school requirements
Environmental and SustainabilityAvailable in both modes - no residential school requirements
MathematicsAvailable in both modes - no residential school requirements
PhysicsExternal only - recommended courses have no residential school requirements
Primary TeachingAvailable externally - all courses have a residential school 
Wine TechnologySome courses available externally with no residential school, some courses available on-campus with a compulsory residential school