Faculty of Science and Information Technology

Graduate Diploma in Science (Ourimbah Campus)

Program Code11245
Graduate LevelPostgraduate
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Contributing Schools and FacultiesFaculty of Science and Information Technology

School of Environmental and Life Sciences

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Face to face on campus.

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Back to topDescription (click to hide)

The Graduate Diploma in Science is a 80 unit Postgraduate (Coursework) degree. It is part of an integrated program consisting of the Graduate Certificate, the Graduate Diploma in Science and Master of Scientific Studies.

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Not available to new students.

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Not available to new students.

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International students must comply with the University of Newcastle's English Language Proficiency requirements. Consequently, no additional strategies in relation to English language beyond those provided by the University should be required.

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The support structures of the Student Support Unit will be available to assist any students with a disability or chronic illness. The Faculty accepts responsibility, in liaison with the Student Support Unit, for providing reasonable accommodations to allow students with disabilities to complete the program. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students will draw on the assistance and support provided by the Wollotuka Indigenous Support Unit.

Back to topRequirements and Structure

The program requires the completion of 80 units of courses comprising selected topics in a discipline at an advanced level.

Students who satisfactorily complete the Graduate Diploma in Science may proceed to the Master of Scientific Studies or the Master of Food Technology with full credit for studies completed.

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Back to topFood Technology Specialisation (click to hide)
Compulsory Courses (click to hide)
Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this specialisation.
FSHN6641Research MethodsNot currently offered10 units
Directed Courses (click to hide)
Choose 70 units from Directed courses.
FSHN6060Advanced Food Product DevelopmentNot currently offered10 units
FSHN6080Advances in Food PackagingNot currently offered10 units
FSHN6090Advanced Food AnalysisNot currently offered10 units
FSHN6202Advanced MacronutrientsNot currently offered10 units
FSHN6203Advanced MicronutrientsNot currently offered10 units
FSHN6204Advances in Animal Food ProductsNot currently offered10 units
FSHN6205Advances in Plant Food ProductsNot currently offered10 units
FSHN6210Advances in Microbiology, Food Safety & ImmunologyNot currently offered10 units
FSHN6300Advances in Applied BiotechnologyNot currently offered10 units
FSHN6301Advances in Food Processing and Quality ManagementNot currently offered10 units
FSHN6306Advances in Nutrition Life CycleNot currently offered10 units
FSHN6307Functional Foods and Health ClaimsNot currently offered10 units
Back to topMarine Science Specialisation (click to hide)
Compulsory Courses (click to hide)
Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this specialisation.
MARI6910Foundations of Marine ScienceNot currently offered20 units
MARI6920Topics in Marine ScienceNot currently offered20 units
MARI6930Advanced Topics in Marine ScienceNot currently offered20 units
MARI6940Research Developments in Marine ScienceNot currently offered20 units
Back to topSustainable Resource Management Specialisation (click to hide)
Compulsory Courses (click to hide)
Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this specialisation.
SRMT6910Foundations of Sustainable Resource ManagementNot currently offered20 units
SRMT6920Topics in Sustainable Resource ManagementNot currently offered20 units
SRMT6930Advanced Topics in Sustainable Resource ManagementNot currently offered20 units
SRMT6940Research Developments in Sustainable Resource ManNot currently offered20 units