Graduate Diploma in Science - Aquaculture
Flinders University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00114A
The Graduate Diploma in Science (Aquaculture) requires 1 year of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course specialisation is offered by the College of Science and Engineering. The course specialisation articulates with the 18 unit Graduate Certificate in Science (Aquaculture) and the Master of Science (Aquaculture), and the sequentially developed topics enable progression through the three awards.
Structure
- This is a 36 unit program where students complete six core (compulsory) topics and two option topics chosen from a range of option topics available. These topics aim to provide students the opportunity to gain advanced theoretical and technical knowledge and apply their knowledge to understand aquaculture operations.
- numeracy and statistics relevant to aquaculture and for independent thinking and complex problem solving. Using specialised aquaculture facilities on campus students will be able to apply key knowledge in nutrition, water quality, reproduction, product quality and health issues.
Subjects
- Aquaculture
Standard entry requirements
Applicants must normally hold the Graduate Certificate in Science (Aquaculture) or a degree or equivalent qualification in any relevant discipline of science from an approved tertiary institution. However, the Dean (Education) may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature. The Graduate Diploma in Science (Aquaculture) is not available to graduates of the Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture) or Bachelor of Science (Aquaculture) (Honours) or equivalent.
