Graduate
Graduate Diploma of Research in Science and Engineering
Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
The Graduate Diploma of Research in Science and Engineering aims to help you to identify your own strengths, weaknesses and research interests. In this course you will explore research opportunities in the Faculty of Science & Engineering and become familiar with the expectations and rewards associated with a research career. You will have the opportunity to develop your confidence and competence as a researcher, developing and completing increasingly complex research projects in preparation for a Master of Research in Science and Engineering. This is a Macquarie University (Sydney) course.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
Elective
- COMP7900Research Frontiers in Computing
- NSCI7900Research Frontiers in Natural Sciences
- STAT7900Research Frontiers in Statistics
- MATH7900Research Frontiers in Mathematics
- PHYS7900Research Frontiers in Physics and Astronomy
- FOSE7000Research Communications in Science and Engineering
Electives
- FOSE7510STEM Writing for Researchers
- FOSE7520STEM Literature Project
- FOSE7701STEM Research Topics 1
- FOSE7702STEM Research Topics 2
- FOSE7703STEM Research Topics 3
- FOSE7704STEM Research Topics 4
- FOSE7901STEM research placements
- FOSE7902Advanced STEM research placement
- ASTR7907Advanced Astrophysics
- BIOL8610Conservation and Management of Wild Populations
- BIOL8760Impacts and Adaptation
- COMP8210Big Data Technologies
Elective
- FOSE7901STEM research placements
- FOSE7902Advanced STEM research placement
Admissions
A high level of English language proficiency Completion of the MQ Graduate Certificate of Research OR an AQF-7 or higher award (Bachelor’s degree) from a recognised institution in a related field of study or equivalent Applicants with MQ qualifications from 2020 onwards (WAM): 65 overall, and 70 in the final year of the Bachelor degree or highest level of study All other applicants (GPA): 4.38/7 overall, and 5.25/7 in the final year of the Bachelor degree or highest level of study Mathematics also requires a knowledge of algebra and mathematical analysis at a senior undergraduate level, and mathematical study in the last undergraduate year equivalent to at least four 3000-level Macquarie Mathematics units.
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