Graduate Diploma of Research in Science and Engineering
Macquarie University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00002J
High-quality research lays the foundation for cutting-edge innovation, technological advancement, economic growth and knowledge expansion. In the fields of science and engineering, such research has been responsible for discoveries that have transformed society and shaped the modern world - discoveries such as space exploration, nanotechnology and biomedical engineering. Today, ongoing research continues to innovate across an increasingly wide range of areas, including renewable energy, clean water technologies, artificial intelligence, robotics and sustainable development. The Graduate Diploma of Research in Science and Engineering offers a unique combination of advanced coursework and research training. Youll undertake units specific to your discipline, including research foundations, frontiers, communications and advanced practice, as well as research methodology and analysis, project management, and reflective practice and professional development. Youll also have opportunities to explore real-world research in action. The course is designed to extend your research skills for expeditious application in your current workplace, or to act as a foundation for further studies in a master degree or PhD.
Structure
Total Credit Points 80
Subjects
- COMP7900 Research Frontiers in Computing
- NSCI7900 Research Frontiers in Natural Sciences
- STAT7900 Research Frontiers in Statistics
- MATH7900 Research Frontiers in Mathematics
- PHYS7900 Research Frontiers in Physics and Astronomy
- FOSE7000 Research Communications in Science and Engineering
- FOSE7901 STEM research placements
- FOSE7902 Advanced STEM research placement
- BIOL8610 Conservation and Management of Wild Populations
- BIOL8760 Climate Change Biology: Impacts and Adaptation
- BIOL8770 Topics in Australian Marine Science
- BIOL8870 Regional and Global Conservation
- COMP8220 Machine Learning
- COMP8240 Applications of Data Science
- COMP8250 Advanced Topics in Computer Networks
- COMP8270 Network System Architecture and Cloud Technologies
- COMP8750 Information Systems Design and Management
- ENVS8104 Climate Change and Adaptation
- ENVS8205 Environmental Pollution
- ENVS8229 Sustainable Cities
- ENVS8353 Environmental Applications of GIS and Remote Sensing
- ENVS8407 Field Methods in Environmental Science
- ENVS8498 Environmental Remediation
- ENVS8525 Sustainability and Transitions
- MOLS8211 Protein Discovery and Analysis
- MOLS8212 Proteomics Technologies and Applications
- MOLS8411 Molecular Genomics Analysis and Design
- MOLS8611 Molecular and Medical Biotechnology
- STAT8122 Time Series
- STAT8127 Survival Analysis
- STAT8150 Bayesian Data Analysis
- STAT8310 Statistical Theory
- PHYS8901 Mathematical Methods in Physics
- PHYS8902 Statistical Physics
- COMP8210 Big Data Technologies
- MQBS8970 Commercialisation & Entrepreneurship
- STAT8830 Statistical Methods in Bioinformatics
- STAT8126 Visualisation and Analysis of Multivariate Data
- STAT8111 Generalized Linear Models
- STAT8107 Statistical Learning
- STAT8101 Sampling Design and Analysis
- MHHS8004 Research Methodology and Analysis
- MHHS8005 Research Project Management
- MHHS8006 Researcher Reflective Practice and Professional Development
Standard entry requirements
- A high level of English language proficiency
- Completion of the MQ Graduate Certificate of Research or
- An AQF-7 or higher award (Bachelors degree) from a recognised institution in a related field of study or equivalent
- Applicants with MQ qualifications from 2020 onwards (WAM): 65 overall, and 70 in the final year of the Bachelor degree or highest level of study
- All other applicants (GPA): 4.38/7 overall, and 5.25/7 in the final year of the Bachelor degree or highest level of study
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Wallumattagal Campus Macquarie Park | Domestic: $29,500 International: $29,500 | No |
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