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Graduate Diploma in Science

  • Graduate Diploma

In as little as one year you can develop advanced knowledge of science, or computer and mathematical sciences with the Graduate Diploma in Science. It's a great choice if you already have a degree.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Course Code
AK1042
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$8,621 total
International Fees
$39,146 per year / $39,546 total

About this course

In as little as one year you can develop advanced knowledge of science, or computer and mathematical sciences with the Graduate Diploma in Science. It's a great choice if you already have a degree.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Science
  • A bachelor's degree OR
  • Relevant professional qualification or experience approved by the dean (or representative) to be equivalent to a bachelor's degree

International student entry requirements

English language requirements
  • IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent.

English language requirements

Study locations

City Campus

Distance

Online

Course structure

In the Graduate Diploma in Science you choose courses from the Bachelor of Science to make up a total of 120 points. At least 75 points in your graduate diploma must be at level 7.

You can include 30 points from any other bachelor's degree (with approval of the Graduate Diploma in Science programme leader).

Courses cover
  • Analytics
  • Biological science
  • Biomedical science
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental science
  • Food science
  • Marine science
  • Mathematical modelling and computation
  • Medical laboratory science*

Most courses in the Graduate Diploma in Science come from the Bachelor of Science

*Want to register as a medical laboratory scientist?

Download info sheet for registration by the Medical Sciences Council of New Zealand

[PDF, 145.5 KB]

For any questions you can also email sharita.meharry@aut.ac.nz