Postgraduate Diploma in Science
Advance your understanding of science, or computer and mathematical sciences in as little as one year with the Postgraduate Diploma in Science.
This coursework-based qualification includes papers from the Master of Science. You can choose from a wide range of papers in science, or computer and mathematical sciences. Throughout your studies you develop advanced analytical, planning and critical thinking skills. Graduates may progress to further study in the Master of Science or Master of Science (Research).
Start date: 2018
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Minimum entry requirements
- Bachelor of Science or equivalent OR
- Graduate Diploma in Science or equivalent OR
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent
The Postgraduate Diploma in Science is a coursework programme with papers drawn from those in the Master of Science. You complete papers to make up a total of 120 points. Enrolment in papers is subject to meeting all requirements and availability of papers.
Choose from a wide range of papers
You can complete this postgraduate diploma without a specialisation, and choose from a wide range of papers in computer and mathematical sciences, or science.
You must complete 90 points from the papers listed below and the remaining points from other papers listed in the Master of Science or other relevant postgraduate papers with the approval of the programme leader.
ASTR800 Advanced Topics in Astronomy and Astrophysics (15 points)
COMP800 Neuroinformatics (15 points)
COMP807 Algorithms, Graphs and Combinatorics (15 points)
COMP808 Logic, Games and Automata (15 points)
COMP809 Data Mining and Machine Learning (15 points)
COMP810 Data Warehousing and Big Data (15 points)
COMP811 Research Methods (15 points)
COMP813 Artificial Intelligence (15 points)
COMP815 Nature Inspired Computing (15 points)
COMP826 Mobile System Development (15 points)
COMP827 Advanced Computer Graphics (15 points)
COMP835 Server System Development (15 points)
COMP840 Specialist Topic A* (15 points)
COMP841 Specialist Topic B* (15 points)
MATH800 Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics (15 points)
MATH803 Mathematical Modelling and Simulation (15 points)
MATH804 Financial Models and Decision Analysis (15 points)
MATH805 Advanced Numerical Analysis (15 points)
PHIL800 Philosophy of Computing Technology (15 points)
STAT800 Stochastic Modelling (15 points)
STAT801 Multivariate Analysis (15 points)
STAT802 Advanced Topics in Analytics (15 points)
STAT803 Official Statistics (15 points)
STAT804 Optimisation and Operation Research (15 points)
STAT805 Computational Mathematics and Statistics (15 points)
More details about papers in this programme
Email mathspg@aut.ac.nz
Detailed programme structure and paper outlines (Blackboard)
You must complete:
- SCIE802 Scientific Research (30 points)
- 90 points from the papers listed below
BIOL801 Biomedical Science and Technology (30 points)
BIOL802 Marine Ecosystems (30 points)
CHEM801 Physical Chemistry I (15 points)
CHEM802 Green and Sustainable Chemistry (15 points)
CHEM803 Chemistry for Drug Discovery (15 points)
CHEM805 Biological Inorganic Chemistry I (15 points)
COMP807 Algorithms, Graphs and Combinatorics (15 points)
COMP808 Logic, Games and Automata (15 points)
COMP811 Research Methods (15 points)
COMP826 Mobile System Development (15 points)
COMP827 Advanced Computer Graphics (15 points)
COMP835 Server System Development (15 points)
COMP840 Specialist Topic A* (15 points)
COMP841 Specialist Topic B* (15 points)
CONS801 International Conservation Biology (15 points)
CONS802 Applied New Zealand Conservation (15 points)
CONS804 Global Change Biology (15 points)
CONS803 Socio-ecological Systems Analysis (15 points)
ENVS802 Adv Applications in Geographic Information Systems (30 points)
FOOD801 Food Science (30 points)
FOOD802 Frontiers of Food Microbiology (30 points)
GENE802 Contemporary Molecular Genetics (30 points)
GENE801 Evolution (30 points)
GISC416 Conservation GIS (15 points)
INFS812 Bioinformatics (15 points)
MATH800 Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics (15 points)
MATH802 Financial Mathematics (15 points)
MATH803 Mathematical Modelling and Simulation (15 points)
MATH804 Financial Models and Decision Analysis (15 points)
MATH805 Advanced Numerical Analysis (15 points)
MELS802 Quality Assurance in Laboratory Services (30 points)
MICR801 Selected Topics in Microbiology (30 points)
PHIL800 Philosophy of Computing Technology (15 points)
PHIL880 Ethics of Biotechnology (30 points)
SCIE801 Specialist Readings (15 points)
SCIE803 Specialist Readings in Applied Science (30 points)
STAT800 Stochastic Modelling (15 points)
STAT801 Multivariate Analysis (15 points)
STAT802 Advanced Topics in Analytics (15 points)
STAT803 Official Statistics (15 points)
STAT804 Optimisation and Operation Research (15 points)
Specialisations
To specialise in one of the areas listed below, complete the papers listed for this specialisation.
Complete at least 60 points from:
- CONS801 International Conservation Biology (15 points)
- CONS802 Applied New Zealand Conservation (15 points)
- CONS803 Socio-ecological Systems Analysis (15 points)
- CONS804 Global Change Biology (15 points)
- GISC416 Special Topic in Conservation GIS (15 points)
And 90 points:
And the remaining points from other papers listed in the Master of Science.
Complete the following paper:
And 30 points from:
- MELS802 Quality Assurance in Laboratory Services (30 points)
- PHIL880 Ethics of Biotechnology (30 points)
And 90 points:
And the remaining points from other papers listed in the Master of Science.
Complete at least 60 points from:
- CHEM801 Physical Chemistry I (15 points)
- CHEM802 Physical Chemistry II (15 points)
- CHEM803 Organic Chemistry I (15 points)
- CHEM804 Organic Chemistry II (15 points)
- CHEM805 Biological Inorganic Chemistry I (15 points)
- CHEM806 Biological Inorganic Chemistry II (15 points)
And 90 points:
And the remaining points from other papers listed in the Master of Science.
Complete the following papers:
- BIOL802 Marine Ecosystems (15 points)
- ENVS801 Applications of Geographical Information Systems (15 points)
- GENE801 Evolution (15 points)
- GISC405 GIS Programming and Databases (15 points)
And 90 points from:
And the remaining points from other papers listed in the Master of Science.
Complete at least 60 points:
- FOOD801 Food Science (30 points)
- FOOD802 Frontiers of Food Microbiology (30 points)
- FOOD803 Recent Trends in Food Science (15 points)
- SCIE801 Specialist Readings (15 points)
And 90 points from:
And the remaining points from other papers listed in the Master of Science.
Complete at least 60 points from:
- FOOD802 Frontiers of Food Microbiology (30 points)
- GENE802 Contemporary Molecular Genetics (30 points)
- MICR801 Selected Topics in Microbiology (30 points)
And 90 points from:
And the remaining points from other papers listed in the Master of Science.
Complete the following papers:
- GENE802 Contemporary Molecular Genetics (30 points)
- INFS812 Bioinformatics (15 points)
- MELS801 Biomedical Ethics (15 points)
And 90 points from:
And the remaining points from other papers listed in the Master of Science.
16 Jul 2018
25 Feb 2019
15 Jul 2019
- The tuition fee for a year of full-time study varies depending on your course of study and the combination of papers you study within your qualification. Estimates given are based on paper selection of previous student enrolments within each qualification. Your exact fees will be calculated at the time of invoicing.
- The tuition fee for a year of full-time study varies depending on your course of study and the combination of papers you study within your qualification. Estimates given are based on paper selection of previous student enrolments within each qualification. Your exact fees will be calculated at the time of invoicing.
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.