For advice on subject selection please contact the Postgraduate Coursework Coordinator.

Available coursework postgraduate award courses

• Graduate Certificate in Applied Science (Microscopy and Microanalysis)
• Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (Microscopy and Microanalysis)
• Master of Applied Science (Microscopy and Microanalysis)

Course Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Applied Science (M&M), Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (M&M) and Master of Applied Science (M&M) are articulated award courses that provide a professional qualification to microscopists for industry, research, medical science and education. The courses develop and enhance skills in specimen preparation, operation of microscopes and analytical equipment, interpretation of microscopical images, and microanalysis.

Course Outcomes
The aim of this articulated coursework program is to provide students with a coordinated and interdisciplinary approach to microscopy and microanalysis, thus developing expertise to recognise and solve a broad range of problems in life and material sciences. Upon the completion of the Graduate Certificate, graduates will possess practical and theoretical background in a wide variety of microscopy, microanalysis and specimen preparation techniques for the materials or life sciences. The Graduate Diploma will add more specialist knowledge in particular areas of interest or relevance. In addition, the Masters will provide experience in designing, carrying out and completing an independent project and report.

Admission Requirements
Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Applied Science (M&M) should have a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Engineering, or equivalent qualifications or experience. Applications will also be considered from those with a Bachelor of Arts who wish to acquire microscopy and microanalysis skills for such areas as archaeology, history of art and museum studies.

Applicants for the Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (M&M) should have a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent degree or have completed the Graduate Certificate in Applied Science (M&M) Applications will also be considered from those with a Bachelor of Arts who wish to acquire microscopy and microanalysis skills for such areas as archaeology, history of art and museum studies.

Applicants for the Master of Applied Science (M&M) should have a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Engineering or equivalent degree, or have completed the Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (M&M) at credit level.

Course Requirements
To qualify for award of the Graduate Certificate in Applied Science (M&M) candidates must complete 12 credit points from core units and 12 credit points from optional units shown below.

To qualify for award of the Graduate Diploma in Applied Science (M&M) candidates must complete 36 credit points, 12 from core units and 24 from optional units shown below.

To qualify for award of the Master of Applied Science (M&M) candidates must complete 48 credit points, 24 from core units, 12 from optional units and 12 from an independent project and report.

Not all units of study may be available every semester. The faculty may allow substitution of any unit of study by an approved unit of study, including units of study from other postgraduate coursework programs in the Faculty or elsewhere in the University.

After completing 24 credit points of course work, students who have Distinction average results or above across all units of study attempted may be eligible for the Research path subject to the approval of the Director of the Key Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis and the Dean. Students who pursue the Research path must study MCAN 5210, MCAN 5201, MCAN 5202 and MCAN 5203.