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Graduate Diploma in Brain and Mind Sciences

Graduate Diploma.
The University of Sydney

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in world overall ranking*

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About the course

The Graduate Diploma in Brain and Mind Sciences provides focused postgraduate training in neuroscience and its clinical applications, aimed at understanding disorders of the brain and mind. Designed for graduates from science and health backgrounds, it links core neuroscience with interventions, and allows specialisation through electives and exposure to current research methods and facilities. This is a Graduate Diploma in Sciences. The programme deepens scientific methodology, data interpretation, and applied research skills for laboratory and field-based careers.

Career outcome

Graduates may progress into roles supporting brain and mental health practice and research across healthcare and science settings. The course can strengthen pathways for clinicians and allied health professionals working with mental illness, and for science graduates seeking research-facing roles in neuroscience, psychiatry, psychology or related areas. It also supports further study or research training in brain and mind sciences. This is a Graduate Diploma in Sciences. Preparing graduates for research scientist, laboratory leadership, and specialist technical roles in the sciences.


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
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Costs

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A$46,275 per year

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Full Fee Paying: A$26,250

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Information

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1 years

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February

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Mallet Street

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GNBRMISC1000

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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