Graduate courses and awards

Graduate Certificate in Plant Natural Products (Berwick, Gippsland, Peninsula, distance/Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE). One year of study, in collaboration with Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE, leads to the award of GradCertPNatProds.
Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Caulfield, Clayton, Gippsland, distance education). A three-year, part-time sequence of study whereby graduates may complete the major in psychology progressively from level one to level three. This replaces single subject enrolments in psychology.
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Psychology (Caulfield). A one-year, full-time or two year, part-time course for students who hold a first degree with a major in psychology.
Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology (Gippsland). A two-year, part-time distance education course for students who hold a first degree with a major in psychology.
Master of Applied Science (Caulfield, Clayton, Gippsland). A research-based program for BAppSc or BSc graduates or undergraduate diploma graduates who have appropriate work experience.
Master of Organisational Psychology (Caulfield). A two-year, full-time (or four year, part-time) coursework program for psychology graduates in organisational psychology.
Master of Psychology (Clayton). A two-year, full-time (or part-time equivalent) coursework program for psychology graduates is offered within the Faculty of Education. See the Faculty of Education section in this handbook.
Master of Science (Caulfield, Clayton, Gippsland). A research-based program primarily aimed at further training for BSc(Hons) and BSc graduates. Coursework/minor thesis programs are available in some areas: geology, geophysics, mathematical modelling, meteorology and statistics.
Doctor of Philosophy (Caulfield, Clayton, Gippsland). An extensive research-based program offering further training primarily for BSc(Hons) graduates.
Doctor of Psychology (Clayton). A three-and-a-half-year research degree which includes coursework and practical training in clinical psychology, and additional coursework in a choice of specialised areas (forensic psychology and medical/health psychology).
Doctor of Science. The higher doctorate degree, Doctor of Science, may be awarded on the recommendation of the faculty for published work which is considered to be a distinguished contribution to knowledge in a particular field.