GDPESC Graduate Diploma in Engineering Science

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Overview

THIS COURSE IS NOT OFFERED IN 2023While the Graduate Diploma in Engineering Science can be taken as a stand alone award it is also designed as a pathway to Flinders Master of Engineering awards for graduates without an Engineering degree.The course articulates with one of the following 72 unit courses … For more content click the Read More button below.

THIS COURSE IS NOT OFFERED IN 2023

While the Graduate Diploma in Engineering Science can be taken as a stand alone award it is also designed as a pathway to Flinders Master of Engineering awards for graduates without an Engineering degree.

The course articulates with one of the following 72 unit courses (depending on major chosen), and the sequentially developed topics enable progression through the two awards:

Master of Engineering Science (Biomedical)
Master of Engineering Science (Civil)
Master of Engineering Science (Electrical and Electronic)
Master of Engineering Science (Mechanical)

This course is also available as an exit award from the Master of Engineering (Biomedical), subject to meeting the requirements in the Program of Study below.

Student guidance

Program of study overview

Program of study notes

Program of study
36 Units

Year 136 Units

Major36 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

The admissions requirements for the award are one of the following:

An engineering degree
A science degree
A medical science degree (Biomedical Major only)
A computer science or information technology degree (Electrical and Electronic Major only)
An Australian TAFE Diploma or Advanced Diploma (AQF Level 5) qualification in an appropriate field plus 7 years relevant work experience
An equivalent international qualification

The Graduate Diploma in Engineering Science is not available to graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering in the same discipline as their intended masters award. These students should instead apply for a Master of Engineering degree directly.

Pre-requisites

Assumed knowledge

A knowledge of mathematics (equivalent to first-year university mathematics) and science (equivalent to a university undergraduate topic in physics). Basic knowledge of other relevant sciences.

Some Majors have additional assumed knowledge as follows:

Biomedical Engineering - previous study in biology and basic human physiology
Electrical and Electronic Engineering - previous study in programming and digital electronics

English Language requirements

Aims

The course has been designed to provide graduates with:

Additional study in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of engineering that builds on a student's previous knowledge and experience
The Ability to critically analyse and evaluate information and solve problems
An understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
well developed written and oral communication skills
An understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so
Preparation for future roles as a professional engineer

The course provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in an engineering related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.

Completion of this award enables students to enrol in Flinders University Master of Engineering awards.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:

Use professional skills and knowledge in the systematic development of complex engineering systems

Communicate effectively with other engineers and the wider global community using a wide range of communication technologies

Understand and describe the processes through which current knowledge was developed

Understand the engineering fundamentals needed to generate a solution appropriate to the social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied

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