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Graduate Diploma in Science

Graduate Diploma.
The University of Melbourne

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in world overall ranking*

1

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Graduate Diploma in Science allows graduates to broaden or redirect their science expertise by completing the equivalent of an undergraduate major in one of 14 streams, depending on prior academic background. It is designed for students who have completed a bachelor degree with one major and also first-year subjects in another science area they wish to pursue further. The course offers a wide choice of discipline streams across biological, chemical, mathematical, physical and earth sciences.

What you might learn

Students develop deeper disciplinary knowledge in a chosen science stream by undertaking study equivalent to a full undergraduate major. The program helps students build a stronger platform for further study by consolidating foundational concepts and extending them into more advanced topics. It supports academic progression into a new or complementary scientific field aligned with prior studies.

Career outcome

Graduates can leverage their completed major-equivalent study to pursue further study or strengthen eligibility for roles requiring deeper disciplinary capability in a science area. Depending on the selected stream, pathways may align with careers in laboratory and analytical work, environmental and earth sciences, data and quantitative fields, or research support roles. The qualification can also support transitioning into a new scientific discipline for postgraduate study and related professional opportunities.

Entry requirements

IELTS 6.5: with no band less than 6.0


Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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30 months

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GD-SC

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$56,000

tick iconMELBOURNE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 100% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL GRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Up to 50% of tuition fees

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