AUT - Postgraduate Diploma in Science
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Postgraduate Diploma in Science
This qualification is embedded in the Master of Science. The qualification is coursework based.
Quick facts
Programme code: DJ1038
Level: 8
Points: 120
Duration: One year full time
Venue: City Campus
Start date: 16 July 2012 and 4 March 2013
AUT encourages early application. There are limited places available. Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full. Applicants will normally be selected on the basis of their level of academic achievement and may be required to attend a selection interview.
Structure
Papers listed below are delivered through the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences. You will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in some of the following areas: Applied Mathematics, Analytics, Applied Probability, Astronomy and Mathematics Education. Other postgraduate papers are available subject to timetabling and minimum numbers.
719110 Advanced Topics in Analytics and Applied Statistics (30)
719111 Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics (30)
719112 Advanced Topics in Applied Probability (30)
719113 Advanced Topics in Astronomy and Radio Astronomy (30)
719114 Advanced Topics in Mathematical Analysis (30)
719115 Critical Issues in the Didactics of Mathematics (30)
Papers listed below are delivered through the School of Applied Science
408215 Bioinformatics (15)
778022 Analytical and Environmental Chemistry (30)
778023 Food Science (30)
778038 Marine Ecosystems (30)
779001 Specialist Readings (15)
779003 Frontiers of Food Microbiology (30)
779004 Selected Topics in Microbiology (30)
779005 Advanced Applications of GIS (30)
779015 Research Methods (30)
779052 Specialist Readings in Applied Science (30)
779053 Selected Topics in Applied Science (30)
779056 Contemporary Molecular Genetics (30)
779057 Ethics of Emerging Biological and Health Technologies (30)
779058 Evolution (30)
779059 Quality Assurance in Laboratory Services (30)
NB: Applicants transferring to the AUT Master of Science must meet a minimum B grade average prior to commencing the thesis paper 719900.
Enrolment in papers is subject to meeting all requirements and availability of papers (not all papers listed above will be open for enrolment in a given year).
Please contact the Programme Administrator, Karishma Bhat for programme information and availability of papers.