# Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced)

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# Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced)

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- Course code: GDA-SCI

Domestic student Change

Duration

1 year full time / 2 years part time

Mode (Location)

On campus (Parkville)

Intake

March, July\
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Fees

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available\
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### Entry requirements

## Entry requirements

Domestic student Change

You're considered a domestic student if you're an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or have a permanent humanitarian visa. This applies even if you're studying abroad or have dual Australian citizenship.

### Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:

- An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline AND
- Appropriate prerequisite studies for your stream AND
- A weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%) in the best 25 points of appropriate discipline studies at level 2 or above.

Appropriate disciplines depend on the stream you undertake. These include:

**BioSciences:** Biological Sciences (or equivalent).

**Earth Sciences:** Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, or Physics (or equivalents).

**Mathematics and Statistics:** Mathematics and Statistics (or equivalents).

**Physics:** Physics, Mathematical Physics, Chemical Physics (or equivalents).

Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the [Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)](https://www.aqf.edu.au/framework/aqf-qualifications). Applications are assessed against these standards.

#### Don't meet the prerequisite subject requirements?

You may have the option to enrol in specific single subjects through the University's Community Access Program, even if you are not enrolled in a course. Completing these prerequisite subjects may qualify you for entry into this course. This option is not available to student visa holders or applicants. [Learn more about single subject study.](https://study.unimelb.edu.au/how-to-apply/single-subject-study/bridging-and-enabling-studies)

You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you are eligible for this course based on your previous studies and [Weighted Average Mark (WAM).](https://students.unimelb.edu.au/your-course/manage-your-course/exams-assessments-and-results/results-and-academic-statements/wam)

[Calculate your eligibility](https://study.unimelb.edu.au/how-to-apply/graduate-coursework-study/grade-conversion-eligibility-calculator?course_code=GDA-SCI)

#### English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the  [English language requirements](https://study.unimelb.edu.au/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements/graduate-english-language-requirements). This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

- English language test score requirements
- If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores\* below:

  IELTS

  6.5

  ---

  with writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; reading 6.0; listening 6.0

  TOEFL

  81

  ---

  with writing 19; speaking 19; reading 16; listening 16

  PEARSON

  64

  ---

  with writing 60; speaking 60; reading 60; listening 60

  CAMBRIDGE

  169

  ---

  with writing 170; speaking 179; reading 163; listening 163

  LANGUAGECERT ACADEMIC

  67

  ---

  with writing 64; speaking 70; reading 60; listening 57

  MET

  58

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  with writing 57; speaking 48; reading 55; listening 56

  \*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE); LanguageCert Academic; Michigan English Test. If a test displays N/A, it is not accepted for this course.

#### About selection

When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

- Prior academic performance

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the [Selection and Admission Policy](https://policy.unimelb.edu.au/MPF1295/).

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

### Additional information

#### **Supervision requirements**

If the stream you are applying for includes a mandatory research component, you will need to meet the following supervision requirements:

- BioSciences: you must find a supervisor before applying
- Earth Sciences: you must find a supervisor before applying.

Please note that the Mathematics and Statistics stream and the Physics stream do not have a research component.

#### **How to find a supervisor**

You can search for a potential supervisor through [Find an Expert](http://wayback.archive-it.org/org-197/20180701002240/http://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au). This database allows you to search by name or research theme to find details of all relevant academics available for supervision. Contact the academics directly to discuss supervision.

#### Advanced Standing

Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as [Advanced Standing](https://study.unimelb.edu.au/how-to-apply/advanced-standing) (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).

For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the [University Handbook](https://handbook.unimelb.edu.au/2026/courses/gda-sci/entry-participation-requirements).

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