Graduate Diploma of Research Studies in Science

Griffith University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00233E

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. 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.

Subjects

  • Advanced Analytical Chemistry
  • Advanced Differential Equations and Modelling
  • Advanced Microbiology Laboratory
  • Advanced Numerical Methods
  • Advanced Organic Chemistry
  • Advanced Photonics
  • Advanced Physiology
  • Advanced Synthetic Chemistry
  • Advanced Techniques in Molecular Microbiology
  • Airline Management
  • Airport Planning and Management
  • Applied Molecular Microbiology
  • Aviation Economics
  • Aviation Leadership and Communication
  • Biological Mathematics
  • Biomedical Sciences Capstone
  • Biomedical Sciences Laboratory
  • Biomolecular Innovation
  • Biomolecular Sciences Lab
  • Classical and Quantum Electrodynamics
  • Clinical Bacteriology, Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy
  • Clinical Mycology, parasitology and virology
  • Complex Analysis and Applications
  • Contemporary Aviation Management
  • Dissertation
  • Drug Design and Delivery
  • Economics in Aviation
  • Exploring the Literature
  • Honours Classical and Quantum Mechanics
  • Honours Statistical and Condensed Matter Physics
  • Human Factors
  • Human Factors for Aviation Managers
  • Immunology
  • Infectious Disease
  • International Civil Aviation
  • Leadership in Aviation
  • Listed electives and/or Free-choice electives
  • Micro- and nanofabrication
  • Microbial Bioremediation
  • Microbiology Laboratory
  • Molecular Cell Biology
  • Neuroscience
  • NMR and Structural Chemistry
  • Pharmacology
  • Physics Laboratory III
  • Physics of Solids and Nanoscale Structures
  • Principles of Research Writing and Presentation
  • Project Management
  • Quantum Electrodynamics, Field Theory and Special Topics
  • Quantum Physics III
  • Relativity, Particles and Symmetries in Physics
  • Research Design
  • Research Design and Methods
  • Research Methodologies
  • Safety Management
  • Safety Management Systems
  • Scientific Data Analysis
  • Strategic Airline and Airport Management
  • Strategies for Effective Science Communication
  • Techniques in Molecular Microbiology
  • Tensors, Groups and General Relativity
  • Threat and Error Management in Aviation
  • Topics and Research Methods in Physics
  • Topics in Applied Mathematics 1
  • Topics in Applied Mathematics 2
  • Topics in Applied Mathematics 3
  • Topics in Applied Mathematics 4
  • Topics in Chemical Sciences
  • Topics in Drug Discovery

Standard entry requirements

Related Bachelor degree (5.0 GPA) or higher

Recognition

Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website: Credit transfer Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect. View credit precedents for this program

Study pathways

Students who have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma of Research Studies in Science (and have achieved a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher with a Grade of 5 in the Dissertation component) will be eligible for admission into the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) program subject to fulfilment of requirements for candidature as specified in the Higher Degree Research Policy.Students who have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma of Research Studies in Science (and have achieved a Grade Point Average of 5.5 or higher with a Grade of 6 in the Dissertation component) will be eligible for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program subject to fulfilment of requirements for candidature as specified in the Higher Degree Research Policy.

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Gold Coast Campus International: $39,500 No
  • Full-time : 1 year
Nathan Campus International: $39,500 No
  • Full-time : 1 year

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