The Graduate Diploma in Science is designed for two distinct groups of students, namely the professional scientists wishing to update their industry-related skills for career advancement and students considering a research degree or further education who wish to first undertake a smaller study program.

The core professional stream provides a customisable suite of the skills required, and important to a professional scientist; be they engaged in research, science businesses, industries or government organisations. Elective choices enable students to choose a study focus or build upon their existing training and knowledge.