The Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) is a one-year programme which builds on an undergraduate science degree. The diploma encompasses both papers and a research topic, and can be taken full-time or part-time. It provides entry to the Master of Science (MSc) degree by thesis only.
A PGDipSci can be can be studied in any of the subjects listed below.
Students wanting to undertake a one-year diploma should have a sound background at Bachelor of Science level in whichever subject they choose to specialise.
Note: With approval from the Head of the Department of Food Science, FOSC 460 or one 400-level paper from another relevant subject may be substituted for one of FOSC 401-407.
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in Genetics
GEOL 401 Current Topics and Advanced Methods in Geoscience or (GEOL 402 Advanced Research Methods in Geoscience 1 and GEOL 403 Advanced Research Methods in Geoscience 2)
Notes: (i)Papers with PSYC codes are worth 10 points each and all other papers are worth 20 points each. (ii)PHSL 474 may be taken only by students supervised in the Department of Physiology. (iii)With approval from the Neuroscience Programme Director, one of the listed papers may be replaced by another 400-level paper. (iv)PSYC 432 may count toward these subject requirements if taken during years during which it was offered as Special Topic: Social and Affective Neuroscience.
Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in Pharmacology
Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci)
Admission to the Programme
Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
Every applicant shall have fulfilled one of the following conditions
have been admitted to the degree of Bachelor of Science majoring in the subject or subjects of study proposed
have been admitted with the status of one who is entitled to proceed to the diploma
have a qualification acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor and produce evidence satisfactory to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of ability to proceed to the diploma.
Subjects of Study
The diploma may be awarded in any one of the subjects listed above, or in an approved combination of the subjects listed above. With the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences), the diploma may be awarded in a subject not listed in the schedule to a student who has withdrawn from a programme for a master's degree.
Structure of the Programme
Every programme of study shall satisfy the requirements for the subject concerned as set out above.
With the permission of the Heads of the Departments concerned, a candidate may substitute a paper of another subject for one of the required papers.
Any required research report must be submitted no later than 1 November.
Prerequisites, Corequisites and Restrictions
Every programme of study shall satisfy the requirements for prerequisites, corequisites, and restrictions set out in the Prescriptions (published in the Guide to Enrolment).
Duration of the Programme
The programme may be taken by full-time candidates in one year, or by part-time candidates over more than one year. Any paper in which a candidate is enrolled in any year shall be examined in that year.
Level of Award of the Diploma
The diploma may be awarded with distinction or with credit.
Diploma in a Second Subject
A student who has obtained the diploma in one subject may become a candidate for the diploma in any other subject.
Variations
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.
Note: The due date for applications for first enrolment in the programme is 10 December. Late applications will be considered.
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Regulations on this page are taken from the 2024 Calendar and supplementary material.
