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Program handbook
Description
The Graduate Diploma in Environmental Risk Assessment and Remediation program is an Exit Only Award, designed to equip graduates with specialist training in risk assessment and remediation, and provide high quality industry ready graduates to meet end user needs.
The program will also allow for relevant, formal studies to be tailored for practitioners/professionals who wish to complement their professional experience.
The Graduate Diploma in Risk Assessment and Remediation courses are focused postgraduate courses integrating all the required disciplines necessary for assessing environmental contaminants, determining the impact of contaminants on the environment and assessing potential remediation technologies.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Advanced understanding of scientific concepts underlying environmental risk assessment and remediation.
- Select and apply appropriate scientific methodologies and tools for environmental investigation.
- Apply critical thinking to synthesise data from a number of sources to solve complex problems presented in environmental risk assessment and remediation.
- Work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team to design and implement projects.
- Demonstrate advanced judgement, professional aptitude and technical capabilities in environmental risk assessment and remediation
- Communicate specialised technical knowledge effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences in a variety of contexts.
Details
| Information correct as at | May 3, 2024 1:23 am |
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| Program code | 40025 |
| AQF level | Level 8 Graduate Diploma |
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| Recommended studies | Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Mathematics and or Physics |
| Term type | Semesters |
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| CRICOS Code | 089718D |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
This program does not accept applications for admission. The Graduate Diploma in Environmental Risk Assessment and Remediation is an exit award.
English Language Requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6.5
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6
Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
80 units
Program duration
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 4 years maximum.
International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au
Program requirements
The Graduate Diploma in Environmental Risk Assessment and Remediation (Program Code 40025) is an exit award only from the Master of Environmental Risk Assessment and Remediation (Program Code 40024) degree program.
This program is designed to give a research and practical based learning experience to student and consists of a total of 80 units of courses, including 60 units of compulsory core courses and 20 units of courses chosen from the Course List.
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Program structure
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Core
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ERAR6001 | Site Assessment and Planning | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ERAR6002 | Chemodynamics of Environmental Contaminants | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ERAR6003 | Hydrogeology and Environmental Remediation | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ERAR6004 | Environmental Remediation Technologies | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ERAR6005 | Risk Characterisation for Human Health | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ERAR6006 | Ecological Risk Assessment | Not currently offered | 10 units |
Course List
Choose 20 units of courses from the following course list. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ERAR6007 | Contamination of Terrestrial Environments | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ERAR6008 | Enviromics and Biostatistics | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ERAR6009 | Measurements, Sensors and Instrumentation for Environmental Contaminants | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| ERAR6010 | Applied Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology | Not currently offered | 10 units |
Additional information
Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.
International students
All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.
Additional support
AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.
Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.
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