Graduate Diploma of Science (Astrophysics)

Program Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Science (Astrophysics) at UniSQ equips non-astrophysics graduates with scientific research skills and knowledge in astronomy and physics. Through 8 specialization courses, students explore topics like cosmology, stellar astrophysics, and observational astrophysics. This qualification opens up career opportunities in science, education, and technical services, and provides a pathway to further studies in astrophysics.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

UniSQ's Graduate Diploma of Science (Astrophysics) is designed for graduates from disciplines other than astronomical and space science to acquire skills and knowledge in physics and astronomy, and develop scientific research skills. This specialization can also provide professional development in science for those in educational or science communication careers. Topics may also include astrometry, photometry, spectroscopy, telescopes, optics, detectors, and data analysis to advance your knowledge further.

Outline:

To complete this degree, students must complete 8 units.

Courses to be studied:

Careers:

As a graduate, you may find career opportunities as a scientist working for industry or government, a technician working in a laboratory or in the field, a teacher (in combination with appropriate education studies), or self-employment providing scientific and/or technical services.

Other:

This qualification is also ideal for those wishing to move into further study. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Science, students have the potential to move into the Master of Science coursework degree if they meet other requirements for entry.