To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Diploma of Research Studies in Science, a student must:
hold an undergraduate degree in a related discipline from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum Grade Point Average of 5.0 (using a 7.0 point scale) over the last two years of the Bachelor degree
OR hold a Masters degree in a related discipline from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum Grade Point Average of 5.0 (using a 7.0 point scale).
In addition to the academic qualifications required as described above, the following criteria need to be satisfied:
Applicants are required to find a suitable supervisor and have their research project approved. Students may find the Griffith Experts website a useful resource to this end. Students requiring assistance in finding a suitable supervisor and developing a research proposal should contact the Program Director.
English Requirements
A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
English test results must be no more than two years old.
The Graduate Diploma of Research Studies in Science is an 80 credit point program that provides an alternative route for entry into a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) program for applicants who do not possess the required qualifications for direct admission.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to apply for admission to MPhil or PhD candidature subject to fulfilment of requirements for candidature as specified in the Higher Degree Research policy and successful completion of the confirmation procedure. The grade achieved will determine entry to either a PhD or MPhil candidature.
The Program Director will be responsible for the overall supervision of the student and monitoring their progress throughout the program.
Students may choose to exit the Graduate Diploma program (after successfully completing the specified courses) with the Graduate Certificate in Research Studies in Science.
CRICOS CODE: 086118G
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MAJORS
1. Applied Mathematics
Students must complete the following courses:
Note 1: The content of the dissertation will relate to the relevant discipline area of the individual student and will be determined by the discipline HDR Convenor in consultation with the proposed dissertation supervisor.
2. Archaeological Science
Students must complete the following courses:
Note 1: The content of the dissertation will relate to the relevant discipline area of the individual student and will be determined by the discipline HDR Convenor in consultation with the proposed dissertation supervisor.
Biomedical Science
Students must complete the following courses:
Note 1: The content of the dissertation will relate to the relevant discipline area of the individual student and will be determined by the discipline HDR Convenor in consultation with the proposed dissertation supervisor.
Bioscience
Students must complete the following courses:
Note 1: The content of the dissertation will relate to the relevant discipline area of the individual student and will be determined by the discipline HDR Convenor in consultation with the proposed dissertation supervisor.
Chemistry
Students must complete the following courses:
Note 1: The content of the dissertation will relate to the relevant discipline area of the individual student and will be determined by the discipline HDR Convenor in consultation with the proposed dissertation supervisor.
Environmental Science
Students must complete the following courses:
Note 1: The content of the dissertation will relate to the relevant discipline area of the individual student and will be determined by the discipline HDR Convenor in consultation with the proposed dissertation supervisor.
Forensic Science
Students must complete the following courses:
Note 1: The content of the dissertation will relate to the relevant discipline area of the individual student and will be determined by the discipline HDR Convenor in consultation with the proposed dissertation supervisor.
Marine Science
Students must complete the following courses:
Note 1: The content of the dissertation will relate to the relevant discipline area of the individual student and will be determined by the discipline HDR Convenor in consultation with the proposed dissertation supervisor.
Physics
Students must complete the following courses:
Note 1: The content of the dissertation will relate to the relevant discipline area of the individual student and will be determined by the discipline HDR Convenor in consultation with the proposed dissertation supervisor.
Graduates of this program will be able to plan and conduct research in their relevant field of study, and therefore, will be well-placed for positions in the private, not-for-profit and public sectors. In addition, graduates will also be able to progress to Griffith Graduate Research School programs thereby preparing them for high-level research careers.
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