GradDipSci - Graduate Diploma in Science

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The GradDipSci provides you with an opportunity to choose a second major, extend the field of study you chose for your Bachelor of Science degree, or continue to learn from another discipline at undergraduate level within the Faculty of Science. The GradDipSci also provides a pathway to enter into further study at postgraduate level.

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You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

Because science plays a vital role in addressing the key issues that confront us and future generations, studying Science opens up a wide range of career opportunities. If you have been away from study for a while, the GradDipSci provides an opportunity to learn about new developments in your field of expertise.

Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.

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Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses. For more information, please see Fees and Money Matters.

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Please note: we will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Semester	Application Closing Date	Semester Start Date	Semester End Date
2027 Summer School	01 December 2026	06 January 2027	17 February 2027
2027 Semester One	08 December 2026	01 March 2027	28 June 2027
2027 Semester Two	04 July 2027	19 July 2027	15 November 2027

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You must have completed an undergraduate degree at a recognised university (or similar institution) and passed first-year courses in your intended specialisation.

A GPA/GPE of at least 3.0 is strongly recommended.

You can still gain entry if you have gained the equivalent level of competence through work experience or a professional qualification.

If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes.

You will need to provide evidence of your English proficiency if you are:

An international applicant whose first language is not English
A domestic applicant under 20 years of age whose first language is not English

6.0 - IELTS Academic score required

No bands less than - 5.5

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Please note that while regulations and course outlines for future academic years may be displayed or made available in advance, they remain subject to change. Official, final approved programme regulations for the upcoming academic year will be available when the University Calendar is published in late October of the preceding year. Any information available prior to Calendar publication should be treated as provisional.

The regulations for this graduate diploma are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

1 In order to be admitted to this graduate diploma, a student must have:

a either

(i) completed the requirements for any degree from this University, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

(ii) demonstrated practical, professional, or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind that is approved by Senate or its representative as equivalent to that specified in 1a(i) above

and

b attained a level of preparation appropriate to the selected major for the Graduate Diploma in Science as approved by the relevant Programme Director or nominee.

2 A student may, if Senate or its representative gives approval, enrol for this graduate diploma without having fulfilled the requirements of Regulation 1b, provided that the student completes any prerequisite courses as part of or in addition to the normal requirements of this programme.

3 With the approval of Senate or its representative, a student who needs only 30 points to complete the Bachelor of Science may enrol concurrently for this graduate diploma and those remaining points, provided that the graduate diploma will not be awarded until such qualifying degree is completed.

4 a A student enrolled for this graduate diploma must follow a programme equivalent of two full-time semesters and pass courses with a total value of 120 points.

b The requirements for a Graduate Diploma in Science must be completed within four years of initial enrolment.

c In all cases, the semester of initial enrolment is deemed to be the first semester in which the student enrolled for a course which is assigned or reassigned to the programme.

d In exceptional circumstances the relevant Academic Head may increase the duration allowed for enrolment for a period not normally exceeding two consecutive semesters.

5 Of the 120 points required for this graduate diploma a student must pass:

a at least 75 points above Stage II, from the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Honours) Schedules

and

b at least 60 points from a major listed in the Bachelor of Science Schedule, including the Stage III courses required for that major.

6 The programme for this graduate diploma may include a research project in a subject for which the student is approved by the Academic Head or nominee as suitably qualified.

7 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

8 The programme for each student requires the approval of the relevant Head of Department, Director of School or equivalent prior to enrolment.

9 Cross-credits will not be granted toward the Graduate Diploma in Science.

10 a A research project, when included in the programme, is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate or its representative on the recommendation of the relevant Academic Head.

b The research project topic must be approved by the relevant Academic Head prior to enrolment.

c The research project is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.