The Graduate Diploma in Engineering Science is a 36-unit program offered by the School of Computer Science, Engineering and Mathematics, within The Faculty of Science and Engineering.
While the award can be taken stand-alone, it is specifically designed as a pathway to the University's Master of Engineering awards to facilitate entry to these by graduates without an engineering degree. The program of study and the specific entry requirements are thus predicated on nominating a target Master of Engineering on entry to the Graduate Diploma.
Accreditation Note
The combination of this Graduate Diploma in Engineering Science together with one of Flinders' Master of Engineering programs is provisionally accredited by Engineers Australia at the level of professional engineer. Full accreditation is normally granted when the first cohort of students graduate from the program.
Professional engineering courses accredited by Engineers Australia are recognised internationally under the Washington Accord. Once fully accredited graduates of a Graduate Diploma in Engineering Science / Master of Engineering combination will meet the academic requirements for attaining chartered professional engineering status.
Admission requirements
The admissions requirements for the award are one of the following:
- a science degree.
- a medical science degree (for later articulation to the Master of Engineering (Biomedical) which must include study in biology, chemistry/materials and human physiology.
- a computer science or information technology degree (for later articulation to the Master of Engineering (Electronics) which must include study in either programming or digital electronics.
- an engineering qualification.
In addition, whatever qualification is held, students are expected to be able to demonstrate previous study or recognised prior learning in communication and planning skills, mathematics (equivalent to first-year university mathematics) and science (equivalent to a university undergraduate topic in physics). Some basic knowledge of biology and chemistry will be assumed.
The Graduate Diploma in Engineering Science is not available to graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering graduates in the same discipline as their intended masters award. These students should instead apply for the master's degree directly.
Course 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;
- an 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 award, students 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.
Program of study
Student should select a stream from Electronics or Biomedical dependent upon which Masters Engineering they want to articulate to.
Stream - Electronics topics
Students must complete 36 units of topics as listed below:
ENGR8703 Digital Electronics GE # (4.5 units) E1* E2*
ENGR8722 Signals and Systems GE (4.5 units) E1* E2* E3*
ENGR8761 Engineering Mathematics GE (4.5 units) E1* E2* E3*
ENGR8702 Analog Electronics GE (4.5 units) E1* E2*
ENGR8731 Microprocessors GE (4.5 units) E1* E2*
ENGR8712 Electronic Design and Automation GE (4.5 units) E1* E2*
PHYS8332 Physics for Engineers GE (4.5 units) E1* E3*
COMP8702 Computer Programming 1 GE (4.5 units) E2* E3*
ENGR8701 Computer Programming 2 GE (4.5 units) E2* E3*
Plus
Electives ^ (must be from Table A)
# Please note this topic starts before the normal teaching period
* The programs of study vary depending on entry qualifications
E1 – students entering with a Computer Science Degree.
E2 – Students entering with an Engineering degree or a science degree with 1st year Mathematics and Physics or a non-Washington Accord accredited engineering degree.
E3 - Students entering with a TAFE Electronics qualification plus 10 years work experience.
^ E1 students select 4.5 units; Not applicable to E2 students; E3 students select 13.5 units.
Stream - Biomedical topics
Students must complete 36 units of topics as listed below:
ENGR8703 Digital Electronics GE # (4.5 units) B1* B2*
COMP8702 Computer Programming 1GE (4.5 units) B1* B2* B3*
ENGR8701 Computer Programming 2 GE (4.5 units) B1* B2* B3*
ENGR8722 Signals and Systems GE (4.5 units) B1* B2* B3*
ENGR8731 Microprocessors GE (4.5 units) B1* B2*
ENGR8702 Analog Electronics GE (4.5 units) B1* B2*
ENGR8772 Sensors and Actuators GE (4.5 units) B1* B2*
PHYS8332 Physics for Engineers GE (4.5 units) B3*
ENGR8752 Engineering Materials 1 GE (4.5 units) B3*
ENGR8761 Engineering Mathematics GE (4.5 units) B1* B3*
MMED8931 Human Physiology GE (4.5 units) B2* B3*
Plus
Electives ^ (must be from Table A)
# Please note this topic starts before the normal teaching period
* The programs of study vary depending on entry qualifications
B1 - student entering with a Medical Science Qualification or a Biotechnology or Biological Science based degree.
B2 - students entering with an Engineering degree in a different area or a Non Washington Accord accredited degree.
B3 - those students entering with a TAFE Electronics qualifications plus over 10 years work experience.
^ B3 students select 4.5 units; Not applicable to B1, B2 students.
