Graduate Diploma in Science (GradDipSci)

• For students who already have an undergraduate degree but want to study Science subjects at undergraduate level.
• Can be used to extend a major field of study, to study a discipline other than your undergraduate major field of study or to study another discipline within the Faculty of Science.
• Choose from a wide range of subjects to suit your area of interest.

The Graduate Diploma in Science (GradDipSci) is a one-year (two semester) full-time programme that will enable you to specialise in a second major, if you have already completed a BSc. The huge range of subjects allows you to customise your degree, incorporating different areas of interest and expertise.
 

Subjects and specialisations available for the GradDipSci

Anthropological Science | Applied Mathematics | Biological Sciences | Chemistry | Computer Science | Electronics and Computing | Environmental Science |  Food Science and Nutrition | Geography | Geology | Geophysics | Marine Science | Mathematics |  Pharmacology | Physics | Physiology | Psychology | Sport and Exercise Science | Statistics

For futher programme details, please refer to The University of Auckland Calendar.

Depending on the subject major or specialisation being taken, a GradDipSci degree may involve:

• 120 points above Stage I, including at least 75 points above Stage II, selected from the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science (Honours) or Master of Science Schedules, including:
  • at least 45 points in a subject major as listed in the Bachelor of Science Schedule
    or
  • at least 45 points from one of the following Bachelor of Science specialisations: Electronics and Computing, Environmental Science, Geophysics, Marine Science.
• A project or dissertation of up to 30 points may be included.

Find more information about the programme structure
 

Entry into the Graduate Diploma in Science requires the completion of the requirements for for the degree of Bachelor of Science.

Find more information about pre-requisites for the GradDipSci

Find information on how to apply
 

The Graduate Diploma in Science is devised to suit your new career direction, your past academic experience and learning needs. The diploma is an ideal opportunity to specialise at an advanced level in areas not included in your first degree or, if you have been away from study for a while, to learn about new developments in your original discipline.

Career opportunities with a GradDipSci vary depending on your chosen subject and specialisations. Find more information about careers with a GradDipSci on each subject page.

See the list of subjects and specialisations
 

• Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Bioscience Enterprise (PGDipBioEnt)
• Master of Science (MSc)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice (MSLTPrac)
• Master of Bioscience Enterprise (MBioEnt)
• Master of Energy (MEnergy)
• Doctor of Clinical Psychology (DClinPsych)

For further information see the Undergraduate Prospectus

or

contact one of our Student Advisers
Phone: +64 9 373 7599 ext 87020
Email: scifac@auckland.ac.nz