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Graduate Certificate of Science

Australian National University

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About

The Graduate Certificate of Science provides opportunities for students wishing to continue their studies in a science-based discipline. This program can also provide an entry pathway to other postgraduate coursework programs, such as masters degrees and is suitable for students who have completed tertiary studies in a discipline relevant to science.

This program can also be used as an exit award for students who are unable, for a variety of reasons, to complete a master degree but have completed 24 units of credit toward their postgraduate program.

Admission criteria

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:

  • a bachelor degree or international equivalent with GPA 4/7
  • a graduate diploma or international equivalent with a GPA 4/7
  • a graduate certificate or international equivalent with a GPA 4/7
  • 24 units of courses in a postgraduate program with a GPA of 4/7
  • Graduate Records Examination (GRE) General test, completed no more than five years before the time of application, with a minimum score of 155 for Verbal Reasoning, 155 for Quantitative Reasoning and 4.0 in Analytical Writing and a minimum of 3 years' full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program
  • a minimum of five years of full-time equivalent work experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.

Applicants must also comply with the Australian National University's English language requirements for admission policy.

This program is available for admission for domestic students only. It can be used as an exit pathway by domestic and international students.

Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met. Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program.

Cognate disciplines

Astronomy, Astrophysics, Biology, Biological Anthropology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth and Marine Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Law, Forestry, Geography, Mathematics, Medicine, Medical Science, Microscopy, Medical Science, Neuroscience, Physics, Population Health, Psychology, Science Communication, Statistics, Sustainability Studies.

GPA calculation

ANU uses a 7-point grade point average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities.

Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications that are eligible to be considered.

Course credit or exemption

For information about course credit for previous studies, see the program entry or read about course credit or exemption on the ANU website.

Fees and charges

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Australian Government financial assistance

Australian National University scholarships and financial assistance

Equity Scholarships through UAC

Commonwealth-supported places

Some ANU graduate degree programs may have Commonwealth-supported places (CSP) available. CSP are limited in number and selection is highly competitive. Places will be awarded on merit and not all applicants will be successful. There is no application process for a CSP as applicants who have received an offer of admission to a postgraduate program are automatically considered. Visit the ANU website for further information.