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This programme can be studied as a general science qualification or you can choose to specialise in a specific subject. Find out what qualifications you need to get into the GDipSc and what courses you need to take to complete it.

Programme requirements

For this degree you'll need to:

  • Complete 200- and 300-level courses worth at least 120 points from the BSc schedule, of which:

    • at least 75 points must be at 300 level.

  • You may obtain a GDipSc with a specialisation if your course of study meets the 300-level requirements of the corresponding major subject (see below).

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Geology

With this specialisation, you’ll learn about the effects of shifting tectonic plates, how mountains are made, and the power of volcanic eruptions. Work and research in the lab and out in the field to discover the origins of the solar system and how magma moves.

You’ll learn how and why rocks change in response to temperature and pressure, and you’ll look at fossils to understand the climate and environment of the past.

Subject requirements

In addition to the programme requirements, for this specialisation you’ll need to complete:

  • Five courses at 300 level:

Other specialisations

Actuarial Science

Artificial Intelligence

Biology

Biotechnology

Cell and Molecular Bioscience

Chemistry

Computer Graphics and Games

Computer Science

Data Science

Development Studies

Earth Science

Ecology and Biodiversity

Electronic and Computer Systems

Environmental Studies

Geography

Marine Biology

Mathematics

Physics

Psychology

Science Communication

Statistics