Auckland,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Diploma in Science - Pharmacology in Auckland New Zealand | University of Auckland
University of Auckland
|
Auckland New Zealand
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
50,810
(c. USD29,446.68)
Attendance
Full-time
The Graduate Diploma in Science builds upon the foundation established during your Bachelor of Science studies. This program allows you to either select a secondary specialization, deepen your existing field of study, or explore another scientific discipline at the undergraduate level. The GradDipSci also serves as a stepping stone for advanced postgraduate education. Given science's crucial role in solving contemporary and future challenges, pursuing scientific studies unlocks diverse professional possibilities. For those returning to academia after a break, this diploma offers a chance to stay current with advancements in your chosen field.
Pharmacology focuses on drug research, investigating their mechanisms, bodily processing, and the correlation between dosage and impact. Are you fascinated by drug interactions and their potential to enhance wellbeing? This dynamic discipline plays a critical role in developing novel treatments for various illnesses. From common pain relievers to cancer therapies, Pharmacology examines both therapeutic benefits and side effects. The field also investigates methods to refine drug testing procedures.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
You must have completed an undergraduate degree in science at a recognised university (or similar institution) and passed first-year courses in your intended specialisation.
A GPA/GPE of at least 3.0 is strongly recommended
You can still gain entry if you have gained the equivalent level of competence through work experience or a professional qualification.
IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 and no bands below 5.5; Internet based TOEFL (iBT): Overall score of 80 and a written score of 21; Paper-based TOEFL: Overall score of 60 and a writing score of 21; Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE), Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE): Overall score of 169 and no bands below 162; Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCertEAP): Grade of C-; Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Overall score of 50 and no PTE Communicative score below 42; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB): 80.
Tuition
NZD
50,810