# Specialist Certificate in Research Practice for Scientists

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# Specialist Certificate in Research Practice for Scientists

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- Course code: SC-RESPRSC

Domestic student Change

Duration

6 months part time

Mode (Location)

Off campus

Intake

February, March, May, July, November\
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Fees

AUD $10,248 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available\
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### Course structure

## Course structure

### Overview

#### Course structure

The Specialist Certificate in Research Practice for Scientists is a 25-point program, completed over 3–6 months as a placement with a host organisation.

For more details on how to find an internship and other considerations (particularly for international students), refer to our [Internships information](https://science.unimelb.edu.au/study/internship-subjects).

### Explore this course

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