Graduate Diploma of Atmospheric Science
The Graduate Diploma in Atmospheric Science will not be offered in 2009.
The Graduate Diploma in Atmospheric Science embraces a wide range of topics in climatology and meteorology, including climate change, air pollution, boundary layer meteorology, biometeorology, inclement weather and weather forecasting.
Eligibility
A bachelor degree or equivalent with a major study in physical geography, climatology, meteorology, environmental science, earth sciences, physics, chemistry, mathematics, computing, engineering or comparable disciplines.
Application Procedures
The Graduate Diploma in Atmospheric Science will not be offered in 2009.
- Application Form
- Information Sheets
Applicants must complete the application form in full using block letters and black biro and submit:
By Post To: Coursework Studies Section |
In Person To : Student Enquiry Service |
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Documentation Required
Macquarie University requires you to provide either an original official academic transcript, or a certified copy of the original with your application. If you do not provide this information, your application will not be considered.
Documents can be certified at the Student Enquiry Service. You are required to bring with you the original document(s) and photocopies of the document(s). Documents may also be certified by a Justice of the Peace.If you have studied at Macquarie University previously, we will access your Macquarie University results directly.
Course Information
The Graduate Diploma in Atmospheric Science embraces a wide range of topics in climatology and meteorology, including climate change, air pollution, boundary layer meteorology, biometeorology, inclement weather and weather forecasting.
The candidature will be one year full time or two years part time.
To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Atmospheric Science, a candidate must obtain an aggregate of at least 24 credit points including not less than 21 credit points at 200-level or above in units in Physical Geography with the code GEOSXXX, of which not less than 12 credit points must be at 300-level or above and including such units as may have been prescribed by the Head of Division of Environmental and Life Sciences.
The majority of places in this program are Commonwealth supported places. Units are either Band 1 or Band 2. Australian Citizens and holders of Australian Permanent Resident Humanitarian Visa’s may seek assistance via HECS-HELP. Non Commonwealth supported students will need to pay tuition fees. Australian Citizens and holders of Australian Permanent Resident Humanitarian Visa’s may seek assistance via FEE-HELP.
Further Enquiries
Undergraduate Administrative Enquiries
Coursework Studies Section
Macquarie University
NSW 2109
Phone: (02) 98506410
Email: coursework@mq.edu.au
Academic Enquiries
Assoc Prof Richard De Dear
Department of Physical Geography
Division of Environmental and Life Sciences
Phone: (02) 9850 7582
Facsimile: (02) 9850 8420
Email: richard.dedear@mq.edu.au