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Graduate Certificate in Professional Skills for Scientists
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Graduate Certificate in Professional Skills for Scientists

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Graduate Coursework

Graduate Certificate in Professional Skills for Scientists

Domestic student Change

Duration

6 months full time / 1 year part time

Mode (Location)

On campus (Parkville)

Intake

March, July\ Key dates

Fees

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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:

Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the 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:

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


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:

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.

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

Additional information

Advanced Standing

Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as 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.

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