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 courses from the Master of Science. You can choose from a wide range of courses 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).
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International student entry requirements
The Postgraduate Diploma in Science is a coursework programme with courses drawn from those in the Master of Science. You complete courses to make up a total of 120 points. Enrolment in courses is subject to meeting all requirements and availability of courses.
You can complete this postgraduate diploma without a specialisation, and choose from a wide range of courses in computer and mathematical sciences, or science.
You must complete 120 points from the courses below, including
You must complete 90 points from the courses listed below and 30 points from other courses listed in the Master of Science or other relevant postgraduate courses 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)
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)
ENGE817 STEM Research Methods (15 points)
MATH800 Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics (15 points)
MATH802 Advanced Financial Modelling and Analytics (15 points)
MATH803 Mathematical Modelling and Simulation (15 points)
MATH805 Advanced Numerical Analysis (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)
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To specialise in one of the areas listed below, complete the courses listed for this specialisation.
Complete the following course:
And 30 points from:
And 60 points from other courses listed in the Master of Science.
Complete 60 points from:
And 60 points from other courses listed in the Master of Science.
Complete 60 points from:
And 60 points from other courses listed in the Master of Science.
Complete 60 points from:
And 60 points from other courses listed in the Master of Science.
Complete at least 60 points from:
And the remaining points from other courses in the Master of Science.
Complete 60 points from:
And the remaining points from other courses in the Master of Science. You need to include SCIE805 (or SCIE807) and SCIE806 (or SCIE808).
Complete 60 points from:
And 60 points from other courses listed in the Master of Science.
Complete the following courses:
And 60 points from other courses listed in the Master of Science.
The outcomes for graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Science are outlined in the Graduate Profile below.
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.