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Graduate Certificate in Science (GCSC) - GradCertSci
| | On-campus | Distance education |
| Semester intake: | Semester 1 (March)
Semester 2 (July) | Semester 1 (March)
Semester 2 (July) |
| Campus: | Toowoomba | - |
| Fees: | Domestic full fee paying place
| Commonwealth supported place
International full fee paying place
|
| Standard duration: | 1 semester full-time, 1 year part-time |
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Program focus
The Graduate Certificate in Science aims to provide school teachers
and others with an opportunity to further their knowledge in areas
critical to their professional responsibilities and interests.
Program aims
The Graduate Certificate in Science aims to provide school teachers
and others with an opportunity to further their knowledge in areas
critical to their professional responsibilities and interests.
Program objectives
On completion of this program graduates will be able to demonstrate:
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understanding of current issues in their chosen discipline
-
enhanced breadth and depth of their knowledge base relevant
to teaching
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practical skills in relevant laboratory practice and/or field
work.
Admission requirements
To be eligible for admission to this program, applicants must
have a three-year degree from an Australian or other recognized University
or equivalent.
International Applicants
International applicants must have met the University's
English language requirements or have completed the University's
ELICOS/UNIPREP programs .
How to apply
Domestic students 2010
Application for postgraduate programs may be made directly
to USQ. You should ensure you submit your application by the closing
dates.
International students 2010
This program is offered to international students. An international
student is a person who is not an Australian or New Zealand citizen
and not an Australian permanent resident. Please refer to USQ International for information about entry requirements, visa arrangements and
how to apply.
Program fees
Commonwealth supported place
You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via
the Course Fee Finder, however please note that until the 2010 fees
are published on 1 October 2009 these amounts may be used as an estimate
only.
Domestic full fee paying place
You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via
the Course Fee Finder, however please note that until the 2010 fees
are published on 1 October 2009 these amounts may be used as an estimate
only.
International full fee paying place
You are able to calculate the fees for a particular course via
the Course Fee Finder, however please note that until the 2010 fees
are published on 1 October 2009 these amounts may be used as an estimate
only.
Program structure
Students must complete any four units of undergraduate
science, computing and mathematics courses with normally a minimum
of two courses at Level 2 or 3. Courses can be chosen from one, or
a combination of, the disciplines shown in the Table below.
| Subject Area |
Residential School Requirements for EXT Courses |
| Astronomy (PHY) |
External only – no residential school requirement |
| Biology (BIO) |
All courses available on-campus, some courses available in both
modes – some external courses have compulsory residential schools |
| Computing (CSC) |
Available in both modes — no residential school requirement |
| Chemistry (CHE) |
On-campus only |
| Climatology (CLI) |
Available in both modes – no residential school requirement |
| Maths (MAT) |
Available in both modes – no residential school requirement |
| Physics (PHY) |
Available in both modes – no residential school
requirement |
| Environment & Sustainability (REN) |
Available in both modes — no residential school
requirement |
| Wine Technology (WIN) |
Some courses available externally with no residential
schools, some courses available on campus with a compulsory residential
school. |
Students may select three units of courses as above and a fourth
course in science or maths education with the approval of the program
coordinator and the Faculty of Education.
Required time limits
Students have a maximum of 4 years to complete this program.
Practical experience
Students will obtain practical and/or field work experience
as part of individual courses studied.
IT requirements
Students should visit the USQ Recommended
Hardware and Recommended Software sites to check that their computers are
capable of running the appropriate software and versions of Internet
web browsers and to check the minimum and recommended standards for
software.
Residential schools
Some or all of the courses in some science and maths disciplines
are offered externally (see the above table). For details of residential
school requirements (if any) for a specific course are contained within
the course specifications. However, preliminary information can be
obtained by consulting the Bachelor of Science entry in the Handbook.
The details of specific course offerings are detailed there. Most
courses offered in on-campus mode have laboratory and/or field work
attendance requirements; these are detailed in their course specifications.
Exemptions
No exemptions are available for this program.
Recommended Enrolment Pattern
There is no set enrolment pattern for this program. However
courses must be taken according to the pre- and co-requisite requirements
contained in their course specifications, and normally a minimum of
two level 2 or 3 courses must be completed. Please contact the Program
Coordinator to determine specific enrolment pattern.
