Program Requirements
The Graduate Certificate of Science requires the completion of 24 units, which must consist of:
24 units from completion of courses listed in one of the following Masters Degrees:
Master of Biotechnology
Master of Biotechnology (Advanced)
Master of Earth Sciences (Advanced)
Master of Energy Change
Master of Energy Change (Advanced)
Master of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced)
Master of Neuroscience
Master of Neuroscience (Advanced)
Master of Science (Advanced) in Agricultural Innovation
Master of Science (Advanced) in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Master of Science (Advanced) in Biological Sciences
Master of Science (Advanced) in Materials Science
Master of Science (Advanced) in Nuclear Science
Master of Science (Advanced) in Precision Instrumentation and Measurement
Master of Science (Advanced) in Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics
Master of Science (Advanced) in Quantum Technology
Master of Science (Advanced) in Theoretical Physics
Master of Science in Agricultural Innovation
Master of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Master of Science in Biological Sciences
Master of Science in Earth Sciences
Master of Science in Materials Science
Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences
Master of Science in Nuclear Science
Master of Science in Precision Instrumentation and Measurement
Master of Science in Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics
Master of Science in Quantum Technology
Master of Science in Theoretical Physics
Admission Requirements
The Graduate Certificate of Science is an exit Award and is not available for direct admission.
Admission to this program is through internal program transfer only from one of the programs listed below, and, upon completion of 24 units of postgraduate courses from one or more discipline areas listed in the program requirements of the Graduate Certificate of Science.
- Graduate Diploma of Science
- Master of Biotechnology
- Master of Biotechnology (Advanced)
- Master of Earth Sciences (Advanced)
- Master of Energy Change
- Master of Energy Change (Advanced)
- Master of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced)
- Master of Science (Advanced) in Agricultural Innovation
- Master of Science (Advanced) in Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Master of Science (Advanced) in Biological Sciences
- Master of Science (Advanced) in Materials Science
- Master of Science (Advanced) in Nuclear Science
- Master of Science (Advanced) in Precision Instrumentation and Measurement
- Master of Science (Advanced) in Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics
- Master of Science (Advanced) in Quantum Technology
- Master of Science (Advanced) in Theoretical Physics
- Master of Science in Agricultural Innovation
- Master of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Master of Science in Biological Sciences
- Master of Science in Earth Sciences
- Master of Science in Materials Science
- Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences
- Master of Science in Nuclear Science
- Master of Science in Precision Instrumentation and Measurement
- Master of Science in Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics
- Master of Science in Quantum Technology
- Master of Science in Theoretical Physics
- Master of Neuroscience
- Master of Neuroscience (Advanced)
Cognate Disciplines
Astronomy, Astrophysics, Biology, Biological Anthropology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth and Marine Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Law, Forestry, Geography, Mathematics, Medicine, Medical Science, Microscopy, Medical Science, Neuroscience, Physics, Population Health, Psychology, Science Communication, Statistics, Sustainability Studies.
Fee Information
All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)
The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.
For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
The program draws on existing courses offered in all postgraduate Master award programs offered by the College of Science and the College of Health and Medicine. It is intended as an exit award for students who are unable, for a variety of reasons, to complete a Master degree but have completed 24 units of credit toward their postgraduate program.
Career Options
ANU ranks among the world's very finest universities. Our nearly 100,000 alumni include political, business, government, and academic leaders around the world.
We have graduated remarkable people from every part of our continent, our region and all walks of life.
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse, evaluate and transform information to complete a range of activities related to particular science disciplines;
- Analyse, generate and communicate solutions to complex problems in science;
- Communicate knowledge, skills and ideas to others; and
- Exercise personal, professional and social responsibility as a global citizen.
Further Information
This program is exit only.
Only 6000-level and 8000-level courses from the following subject areas can count towards satisfying the degree requirements:
ASTR Astronomy and Astrophysics
BIOL Biology
CHEM Chemistry
CHMD Culture, Health and Medicine
EMSC Earth and Marine Science
ENVS Environmental Science
MATH Mathematics
MEDN Medical Science
NEUR Neuroscience
PHYS Physics
POPH Population Health
POPM Population Mental Health Research
SCNC Science
SCOM Science Communication
VCPG Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate
Academic Advice
The Graduate Certificate of Science is generally used as a pathway to Masters program. The first step to enrolling in your new program is to seek academic advice in order to discuss the courses you will be studying. This is done by making an appointment to meet with the program of the Masters program towards which you are working.
Your academic advice session is a great opportunity to discuss with the convener the direction in which you want your studies to go. The convener will be able to advise you about course selection and content of courses that you will undertake as part of your program. Ideally you should bring along a copy of your academic record/academic transcripts as these will greatly assist your convener when giving you course advice.
To book an appointment you can email: students.cos@anu.edu.au
Detailed enrolment information and instructions can be found at https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/enrolment/enrol-for-the-first-time-as-a-coursework-student
Please follow each step carefully, and do not hesitate to reach out to the College Student Services Team if you need help.
There is additional information available from https://students.science.anu.edu.au/program-admin/new-masters-students
An indicative list of courses offered by the College of Science and College of Health & Medicine can be found here: https://students.science.anu.edu.au/program-admin/courses
If you have any issues enrolling yourself
through ISIS please contact us by emailing students.cos@anu.edu.au
