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Faculty:	Faculty of Science
Course Type:	Postgraduate
Degree Type:	Postgraduate Certificate
Key Features:	The Postgraduate Certificate in Research Preparation (ELS) is a qualifying program for students wishing to enrol in the Master of Philosophy programs in the Faculty of Science. The Postgraduate Certificate Research Preparation program is available in 11 strands: Biology SCNC21P ; Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences SCNC23P ; Earth and Planetary Sciences SCNC25P ; Graduate School of the Environment SCNC27P ; Health and Chiropractic SCNC29P ; Human Geography SCNC31P ; Physical Geography SCNC33P ; Computing SCNC35P ; Engineering SCNC37P ; Mathematics SCNC39P and Physics SCNC41P .
Suitable for:	Students wishing to pursue Higher Degree Research study in the Science field, who do not yet have sufficient research training.
Career Opportunities:	Graduates will normally continue on to further Higher Degree Research study, and pursue careers in academic research and teaching.

Entry Requirements:	The basic admission qualification is the completion of a recognised Bachelor degree. Applicants should also obtain approval from an academic willing to be the supervisor of the research project. Further details can be obtained from the relevant programs of study or contact Jane Yang on (02) 9850 4427 or at jane.yang@mq.edu.au .
Work Experience:	No work experience required
UAC Code:	-
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English Language Requirements:	IELTS (Academic English only): Minimum 6.5 overall, with 6.0 in each section TOEFL (Paper based test): Minimum 580 overall, with 53 Listening, 52 Reading, 59 Structure/ Written Expression, 5.0 TWE TOEFL (Computer based test): Minimum 237 overall, with 19 Listening, 19 Reading, 25 Structure/Writing TOEFL (Internet based test): Minimum 92 overall, with 18 Listening, 17 Reading, 22 Writing, 22 Speaking

Minimum Course Duration:	0.5 year full time, or 1.0 year part time
Course Commences:	Semester 1 (February), Semester 2 (July) 2010 - view the Academic Calendar
Study Options:	Full-time, Part-time
Mode of study:	On campus. In rare cases, candidates will be permitted to enrol in external mode.
Minimum Course Requirements:	Minimum number of credit points: 12 and completion of other specific requirements as set out in the schedule of Postgraduate Programs
Enquiries:	Contact us for further information