Four year undergraduate degree, in a scientific discipline, at an acceptable level of performance, preferably with honours. A student is expected to publish at least one paper, in an international journal or conference of high repute, as a result of work arising from successfully undertaking the 36uc project. Average 24uc Part-time students are usually ineligible to apply for a project of more than 12uc, but special arrangements can be made. The approval of the Postgraduate Co-ordinator must be gained for a project proposal. The application must contain a topic, a detailed project proposal and plan for carrying out the project, and a signed agreement by a member of academic staff willing to supervise the student.
Application is made on the Project Nomination Form .
Failure in any course will render a student ineligible to undertake a project. This rule also applies to students, currently undertaking a GradDip, who intend upgrading to the Masters. Note that where there is a full transfer of credit, it is essential that the courses studied be of an appropriate standard. Credit will not usually be transferred for undergraduate courses studied as part of the Graduate Diploma. The discipline of the undergraduate degree must relate closely to the research project being undertaken.