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Graduate Certificate in Professional Skills for Scientists

ProviderThe University of Melbourne
Course code: SIA-201127UniversityStudy area: Natural and Physical SciencesData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

The Graduate Certificate in Professional Skills for Scientists equips graduate students in Science with the broad, transferable practical skills that todays job market demands. You will study coursework subjects that will give you the theoretical and practical knowledge required to become a successful manager, communicator and leader.

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Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

  • Have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any science discipline, OR
  • Be concurrently enrolled in a graduate degree (or equivalent) in any science discipline in the Faculty of Science, University of Melbourne. Have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any science discipline, OR Be concurrently enrolled in a graduate degree (or equivalent) in any science discipline in the Faculty of Science, University of Melbourne.
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Past offer reference

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesMalaysia
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelMaster degree
Offer fieldsAccounting and Finance
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MalaysiaBachelor background
Master of Management (Accounting and Finance)Master degree · Accounting and Finance · Offshore
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.26/4.0strong band · approx. top 15-20%

Campuses & intake dates

  • Parkville