Postgraduate course
Australian National University
Courses included
The Graduate Certificate of Science provides opportunities for students wishing to continue their studies in a science-based discipline. This program can also provide an entry pathway to other postgraduate coursework programs, such as masters degrees and is suitable for students who have completed tertiary studies in a discipline relevant to science.
This program can also be used as an exit award for students who are unable, for a variety of reasons, to complete a master degree but have completed 24 units of credit toward their postgraduate program.
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
Applicants must also comply with the Australian National University's English language requirements for admission policy.
This program is available for admission for domestic students only. It can be used as an exit pathway by domestic and international students.
Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met. Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program.
Astronomy, Astrophysics, Biology, Biological Anthropology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth and Marine Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Law, Forestry, Geography, Mathematics, Medicine, Medical Science, Microscopy, Medical Science, Neuroscience, Physics, Population Health, Psychology, Science Communication, Statistics, Sustainability Studies.
ANU uses a 7-point grade point average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities.
Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications that are eligible to be considered.
For information about course credit for previous studies, see the program entry or read about course credit or exemption on the ANU website.
^ Indicative total only. Actual total will depend on subject selection, rate of program completion and annual review of fee levels. Check the latest fee information.
Australian Government financial assistance
Australian National University scholarships and financial assistance
Equity Scholarships through UAC
Some ANU graduate degree programs may have Commonwealth-supported places (CSP) available. CSP are limited in number and selection is highly competitive. Places will be awarded on merit and not all applicants will be successful. There is no application process for a CSP as applicants who have received an offer of admission to a postgraduate program are automatically considered. Visit the ANU website for further information.
Read the full course details on the ANU website.
Australian National University degrees
The academic content of all programs is subject to routine review.
Visit the ANU College of Health and Medicine website and the ANU College of Science website.
Email the College of Science.