17. Graduate Diploma in Science
Graduate Diploma in Science (GradDipSc)
Degree Code: LF008
This chapter sets out the requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Science coursework degree.
Admission requirements
Graduates of the University of Sydney who are holders of a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology, Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Bachelor of Medical Science or Bachelor of Psychology, or graduates from other universities with an equivalent degree, may apply for admission to candidature for the degree Graduate Diploma in Science.
The Faculty of Science offers Graduate Diplomas in Science in all Science honours areas except Psychology. The Graduate Diploma is the postgraduate coursework equivalent of an Honours degree.
Relationship of Graduate Diploma to research degrees
The Graduate Diploma in Science serves as an entry qualification for the degrees of Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy. It consists of equivalent work to that carried out by candidates enrolled in the fourth year honours courses, and is normally available to candidates who may not be eligible to enrol in those courses. The normal duration of the degree is one year full-time or two years part-time.
Course requirements
Intending students should consult the table of honours units of study in Chapter 11 for the range of disciplines offered. After discussion of your interests with a relevant member of academic staff, an application should be lodged with the Faculty of Science. Entry to the Graduate Diploma is subject to approval by the relevant Head of Department, the faculty, and confirmation that requirements for the award of a relevant bachelor's degree have been met.
Resolutions
1.1
The Faculty may, on the recommendation of the Head of the Department concerned, admit to candidature for the Graduate Diploma in Science, an applicant who is a holder of a bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Science, from the University of Sydney.
1.2
The Academic Board, in accordance with the provisions of Part 9 of the University of Sydney (Amendment Act) Rule 1999, on the recommendation of the relevant Head of Department and of the Faculty, may admit to candidature of the graduate diploma, graduates who have qualifications equivalent, in the opinion of the Academic Board, to those specified in subsection 1.1.
1.3
Admission to the graduate diploma may be limited by quota.
1.3.1
In determining the quota, the University will take into account:
1.3.1.1
availability of resources including space, library, equipment, laboratory and computing facilities; and
1.3.1.2
availability of adequate and appropriate supervision.
1.4
In considering an application for admission to candidature, the Head of Department and the Faculty shall take account of the quota and will select in preference applicants who are most meritorious in terms of subsection 1.1 above.
2.1
A candidate shall engage in a program of work equivalent to that required for completion of the relevant fourth year of a bachelor's degree in the Faculty of Science by completing the honours units of study offered by the department concerned either as a full-time student for a period of one year or, with the approval of the Head of Department concerned, as a part-time student for a period of two years.
3.1
The award of the graduate diploma shall be subject to the completion of the program of work and examinations to the satisfaction of the Faculty.
4.1
The Faculty may call upon any candidate to show cause why that candidature should not be terminated by reason of unsatisfactory progress towards completion of the graduate diploma and where, in the opinion of the Faculty, the candidate does not show good cause, terminate the candidature.