Graduate Certificate in Science – GCertSc

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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 GCertSc and what courses you need to take to complete it.

Programme requirements

For the GCertSc, you’ll need to complete a coherent programme approved by the Head of School.

  • Complete at least 60 points' worth of courses listed for the BSc at 200 and 300 level. At least 40 points must be at 300 level.

  • With approval, you may substitute up to 20 points' worth of courses from other programmes at this university.

  • You may obtain a GCertSc with a specialisation if your course of study includes 45 points from the 200- and 300-level requirements of the corresponding major subject (see below).

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Subject requirements

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

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

Geology

Mathematics

Physics

Psychology

Science Communication

Statistics

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