People
- Associate Dean: Marc Wilson
- Programme Director: ???
- Programme Administrator: ???
- Faculty Manager: Johan Barnard
- Writer: ???
Resources
- http://www.victoria.ac.nz/science/study/postgraduate/postg-dip-sci and http://www.victoria.ac.nz/science/study/postgraduate/postg-cert-sci
Calendar pages: 365-369
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Versions
- v1.1: Delete send listing of subject CBIO
- v1: Initial draft
Qualifications covered
- Postgraduate Diploma in Science
- Postgraduate Certificate in Science
Relationship between qualifications
- tba
Questions
At-a-glance
Name: Postgraduate Diploma in Science
Abbreviation: GDipDE
Duration: 2 trimesters
Duration details: 2 trimesters of full-time study or normally 4 if studied part-time
Schedule: Lectures
Intensity: Part time and full time
Type: Coursework
Study at: On-campus (Kelburn, Wellington)
Complete: 120 points (approximately 7 courses)
Entry: Bachelor of Science with a B average
Start: Trimester 1 or 2
Apply by: Standard trimester dates
Costs: From database for international only at this stage
Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires
At-a-glance
Name: Postgraduate Certificate in Science
Abbreviation: PGCertSc
Duration: 1 trimester
Duration details: 1 trimester of full-time study or normally 2 if studied part-time
Schedule: Lectures
Intensity: Part time and full time
Type: Coursework
Study at: On-campus (Kelburn, Wellington)
Complete: 60 points (approximately 4 courses)
Entry: Bachelor's degree with a B average
Start: Trimester 1
Apply by: Standard trimester dates
Costs: From database for international only at this stage
Impact of previous university study in same subject: None
Entry requirements
To be accepted into this programme you'll need:
- A Bachelor's degree with at least a B average
- To have met the prerequisites for the subject you wish to study (see subject section below) and
- Acceptance by the relevant Head of the School as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.
Programme requirements
For the Graduate Diploma you’ll need to:
- Complete at least 120 points from 400- and 500-level courses.
For the Graduate Certificate you’ll need to:
- Complete at least 60 points from 400- and 500-level courses.
Subject requirements
In addition to the programme requirements, for this subject you’ll need to:
Biotechnology
Have previously completed:
- BTEC 301
- TECH 302
- Further courses worth 35 points from:
- BIOL 334-354
- BMSC 301
- BMSC 334-354
- Either CHEM 305 or CHEM 306
Complete courses worth at least 30 points from BTEC 401-479.
Complete further courses to total 120 points from:
- BTEC 401-489
- BTEC 580
- BIOL 400-480
- CHEM 400-480
- MBIO 400-480
Cell and Molecular Bioscience
Have previously completed:
- BIOL 340
- BMSC 339
- Further courses worth 40 points from:
- BMSC 301
- BIOL 329-354
- BMSC 329-354
Complete courses worth 120 points from:
- BIOL 430-440
- CBIO 489
- CBIO 580
Chemistry
For the Postgraduate Diploma and the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Have previously completed 200- and 300- level courses worth 135 points from CHEM or other approved courses, including
- At least 60 points at 300-level.
For the Postgraduate Diploma:
- Complete approved courses worth 120 points from:
- CHEM 401-489
- CHEM 580
For the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Complete approved courses worth 120 points from:
- CHEM 401-489
- CHEM 580
Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience
For the Postgraduate Diploma and the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Have previously completed:
- Either BIOL 114 or BMSC 114
- PSYC 232
- Further 200-level PSYC courses worth at least 45 points
- PSYC 325
- 300-level PSYC courses worth at least 45 points
For the Postgraduate Diploma:
- Complete courses worth 120 points from
- PSYC 404
- PSYC 417
- PSYC 422
- PSYC 424
- PSYC 444
- PSCY 445
- PSYC 446
- PSYC 448
- PSYC 489
- BIOL 432
- BIOL 433
- BMSC 432
- BMSC 433
- CBNS 580
- Other courses approved by the Head of School
For the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Complete courses worth 60 points from
- PSYC 404
- PSYC 417
- PSYC 422
- PSYC 424
- PSYC 444
- PSCY 445
- PSYC 446
- PSYC 448
- PSYC 489
- BIOL 432
- BIOL 433
- BMSC 432
- BMSC 433
- CBNS 580
- Other courses approved by the Head of School
Computer Graphics
For the Postgraduate Diploma and the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Have previously completed:
- COMP 308
- MDDN 311
- Further courses worth 45 points from
- COMP 301-399
- NWEN 301-399
- SWEN 301-399
For the Postgraduate Diploma:
- Complete three courses:
- CGRA 408
- CGRA 409
- Either MMDN 401 or MMDN 442
- Complete further courses worth at least 30 points from:
- CGRA 401-489
- COMP 401-479
- SWEN 401-479
- Complete further courses to total 120 points from:
- CGRA 401-489
- COMP 401-479
- MMDN 401-479
- SWEN 401-479
For the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Complete three courses:
- CGRA 408
- CGRA 409
- Either MMDN 401 or MMDN 442
Computer Science
For the Postgraduate Diploma and the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Have previously completed courses worth 60 points from:
- COMP 301-399
- NWEN 301-399
- SWEN 301-399
For the Postgraduate Diploma:
- Complete courses worth 120 points from:
- COMP 401-489
- SWEN 401-489
- NWEN 401-489
For the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Complete courses worth 60 points from:
- COMP 401-489
- SWEN 401-489
- NWEN 401-489
Conservation Biology
For the Postgraduate Diploma and the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Have previously completed approved courses worth 60 points from:
- BIOL 300-399
- STAT 193
For the Postgraduate Diploma:
- Complete BIOL 420
- Complete further courses worth 90 points from:
- BIOL 401-440
- BIOL 519
- ERES 525-527
- Other courses approved by the Head of School
For the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Complete BIOL 420
- Complete further courses worth 30 points from:
- BIOL 401-440
- BIOL 519
- ERES 525-527
- Other courses approved by the Head of School
Cross-Cultural Psychology
For the Postgraduate Diploma and the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Have previously completed:
- PSYC 232
- Further 200-level PSYC courses worth at least 45 points
- PSYC 325
- 300-level PSYC courses worth at least 45 points
For the Postgraduate Diploma:
- Complete PSYC 433 and PSYC 434
- Complete courses worth 30 points from:
- PSYC 423
- PSYC 431
- PSYC 432
- Complete further courses worth 60 points from:
- PSYC 401-448
- CPSY 580
For the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Complete PSYC 433 and PSYC 434
- Complete courses worth 30 points from:
- PSYC 423
- PSYC 431
- PSYC 432
- CPSY 580
Ecological Restoration
For the Postgraduate Diploma and the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Have previously completed approved courses worth 60 points from:
- BIOL 300-399
- STAT 193
For the Postgraduate Diploma:
- Complete ERES 525 and ERES 526
- Complete courses worth 60 points from:
- BIOL 403
- BIOL 404
- BIOL 421-440
- ENVI 503-508
- Other courses approved by the Head of School
For the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Complete either ERES 525 or ERES 526
- Complete further courses worth 30 points from:
- ERES 525
- ERES 526
- Approved BIOL, CONB or ENVI courses.
Ecology and Biodiversity
For the Postgraduate Diploma and the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Have previously completed approved courses worth 60 points from:
- BIOL 300-399
- STAT 193
For the Postgraduate Diploma:
- Complete either BIOL 422 or BIOL 425
- Complete courses worth 30 points from:
- BIOL 401-440
- BIOL 519
- ERES 525
- ERES 526
- ERES 527
- Other courses approved by the Head of School
For the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Complete either BIOL 422 or BIOL 425
- Complete courses worth 90 points from:
- BIOL 401-440
- BIOL 519
- ERES 525
- ERES 526
- ERES 527
- Other courses approved by the Head of School
Electronic and Computer Systems
For the Postgraduate Diploma and the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Have previously completed approved 300-level or higher courses worth 60 points from:
- Courses listed for the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours
- PHYS 300-399
For the Postgraduate Diploma:
- Complete approved courses worth 90 points from:
- ECEN 401-479
- ENGR 440
- ELCO 489
- ELCO 580
- Complete further approved 400-level courses worth 30 points from those listed for the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours.
For the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Complete approved courses worth 45 points from:
- ECEN 401-440
- ELCO 489
- ELCO 580
- Complete further approved 400-level courses worth 15 points from those listed for the Bachelor of Engineering with Honours.
Forensic Psychology
For the Postgraduate Diploma and the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Have previously completed
- PSYC 325
- Further courses worth 45 points from PSYC 300-399
For the Postgraduate Diploma:
- Complete PSYC 412 and PSYC 442
- Complete courses worth 90 points from:
- FPSY 401-580
- PSYC 400-488
For the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Complete PSYC 412 and PSYC 442
- Complete courses worth 30 points from:
- FPSY 401-499
- PSYC 400-488
Important information
If you are studying the Postgraduate Diploma you may replace courses worth up to 30 points with the approval of the Head of School.
Geography
For the Postgraduate Diploma and the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Have previously completed approved courses worth 60 points from GEOG 300-399
For the Postgraduate Diploma:
- Complete courses worth 120 points from:
- GEOG 401-489
- GEOG 580
- PHYG 401-488
For the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Complete courses worth 60 points from:
- GEOG 401-489
- GEOG 580
- PHYG 401-488
Geology
For the Postgraduate Diploma and the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Have previously completed
- ESCI 341
- ESCI 342
- Further courses worth 60 points from ESCI 300-399
For the Postgraduate Diploma:
- Complete courses worth 120 points from:
- ESCI 401-489
- ESCI 580
- PGEO 401
For the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Complete courses worth 60 points from:
- ESCI 401-489
- ESCI 580
- PGEO 401
Geophysics
For the Postgraduate Diploma and the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Have previously completed approved courses worth 60 points from:
- ESCI 301-399
- GPHS 301-399
- MATH 301-399
- PHYS 301-399
For the Postgraduate Diploma:
- Complete courses worth 120 points from:
- ESCI 407
- ESCI 411
- GPHS 401-489
- GPHS 580
- MATH 461
- PGEO 401
For the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Complete courses worth 60 points from:
- ESCI 407
- ESCI 411
- GPHS 401-489
- GPHS 580
- MATH 461
- PGEO 401
Marine Biology
For the Postgraduate Diploma and the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Have previously completed approved courses worth 60 points from:
- BIOL 300-399
- STAT 193
For the Postgraduate Diploma:
- Complete BIOL 423
- Complete further approved courses worth 90 points from:
- BIOL 401-440
- BIOL 519
- ERES 525
- ERES 526
- ERES 527
- Other courses approved by the Head of School
For the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Complete BIOL 423
- Complete further approved courses worth 60 points from:
- BIOL 401-440
- BIOL 519
- ERES 525
- ERES 526
- ERES 527
- Other courses approved by the Head of School
Mathematics
For the Postgraduate Diploma and the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Have previously completed approved courses worth 60 points from MATH 300-399
For the Postgraduate Diploma:
- Complete approved courses worth 120 points from MATH 401-489.
For the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Complete approved courses worth 60 points from MATH 401-489.
Molecular Microbiology
For the Postgraduate Diploma and the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Have previously completed:
- BIOL 340
- BMSC 301
- BTEC 201
- Courses worth 20 points from:
- BIOL 236
- BMSC 334
- BTEC 301
For the Postgraduate Diploma:
- Complete BIOL 430 and MBIO 434
- Complete courses worth 60 points from:
- BIOL 400-429
- BIOL 431-439
- BIOL 489
- BMSC 401
- MBIO 440
For the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Complete BIOL 430 and MBIO 434
- Complete courses worth 60 points from:
- BIOL 400-429
- BIOL 431-439
- BIOL 489
- BMSC 401
- MBIO 440
Questions
- PGCert courses seem to total 90 points. What is wrong?
Petroleum Geoscience
For the Postgraduate Diploma and the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Have previously completed:
- ESCI 341
- ESCI 342
- Further courses worth 70 points from ESCI 301-399
For the Postgraduate Diploma:
- Complete seven courses:
- PGEO 401
- PGEO 511
- PGEO 580
- ESCI 403
- ESCI 406
- ESCI 407
- ESCI 411
For the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Complete courses worth 60 points from:
- PGEO 401
- PGEO 511
- PGEO 580
- ESCI 403
- ESCI 406
- ESCI 407
- ESCI 411
Physical Geography
For the Postgraduate Diploma and the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Have previously completed
- Either GEOG 318 or GEOG 319
- GEOG 323
- Further approved 300-level courses worth 20 points from courses listed for the BSc
For the Postgraduate Diploma:
- Complete courses worth 120 points from:
- PHYG 404-489
- PHYG 580
For the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Complete courses worth 60 points from:
- PHYG 404-489
- PHYG 580
Physics
For the Postgraduate Diploma and the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Have previously four courses:
- PHYS 304
- PHYS 305
- PHYS 307
- PHYS 309
For the Postgraduate Diploma:
- Complete courses worth 120 points from PHYS 401-491
For the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Complete courses worth 60 points from PHYS 401-491
Psychology
For the Postgraduate Diploma and the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Have previously completed:
- PSYC 232
- Further 200-level PSYC courses worth at least 45 points
- PSYC 325
- 300-level PSYC courses worth at least 45 points
For the Postgraduate Diploma:
- Complete courses worth 120 points from:
- PSYC 401-489
- CBNS 580
- CPSY 580
For the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Complete courses worth 60 points from:
- PSYC 401-489
- CBNS 580
- CPSY 580
Statistics
For the Postgraduate Diploma and the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Have previously completed courses worth 45 points from:
- MATH 353
- MATH 377
- OPRE 300-399
- STAT 300-391
- STAT 393-399
For the Postgraduate Diploma:
- Complete courses worth 120 points from:
- OPRE 401-489
- STAT 401-489
- STOR 401-489
- Other courses approved by the Head of School
- Ensure that at least 60 points are from 400-level OPRE, STAT or STOR courses.
For the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Complete courses worth 60 points from:
- OPRE 401-489
- STAT 401-489
- STOR 401-489
- Other courses approved by the Head of School
Stochastic Processes in Finance and Insurance
For the Postgraduate Diploma and the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Have previously completed
- Courses worth 45 points from:
- MATH 301
- MATH 312
- MATH 377
- STAT 332
- Further approved 300-level courses from MATH, ECON, FINA, OPRE or STAT
- Courses worth 45 points from:
For the Postgraduate Diploma:
- Complete courses worth at least 45 points from:
- MATH 441
- MATH 442
- OPRE 457
- STAT 433
- STAT 435
- STAT 437
- STAT 457
- Complete further courses to total 120 points from:
- MATH 441
- MATH 442
- MATH 461
- MATH 462
- MATH 463
- MATH 464
- OPRE 401-489
- STAT 401-489
- STOR 401-489
- Or approved alternatives
For the Postgraduate Certificate:
- Complete courses worth 45 points from:
- MATH 441
- MATH 442
- OPRE 457
- STAT 433
- STAT 435
- STAT 437
- STAT 457
- Complete further courses worth 15 points from:
- OPRE 401-489
- STAT 401-489
- STOR 401-489
Find out more
- If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some the entry requirements you should contact the Programme Director or Administrator to discuss your options.
- The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.
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