Master of Environmental Science - Research

Overview

This program involves a major project in one of the many research areas of environmental science available in the Faculty. The research project will provide information for improved understanding of how ecosystems work, for solving environmental problems of immediate concern and to assist policy makers in developing new strategies and legislation for environmental management. This degree provides the opportunity for students to contribute to this work by undertaking a major research project in one of the areas of environmental science within the Faculty.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

A degree with Honours in environmental science, science or engineering at a level of at least Class II, Division 2, or a Master of Environmental Science or Master of Science with credit average, or equivalent qualifications or appropriate publications and work experience.

Entry must be approved by the Coordinator and, if thesis work is being supervised by staff from an Academic Unit, the Head of that Unit.

Course Requirements

The course consists of 72 credit points to be completed in a maximum time of 2 years (4 sessions), as follows:

• a 48 credit point research project (THES924 Thesis);
• a maximum of 24 credit points of subjects, chosen from the Environmental Science postgraduate schedule in consultation with the Coordinator of Environmental Science.

Special Note : Students entering with an Honours degree at the level of at least Bachelor Honours Class II, Division 2, or a Master of Environmental Science degree (or equivalent) will normally be awarded advanced standing for the 24 credit points of coursework, except for candidates with no background in environmental science who will be required to complete ENVI920 Scientific Basis of Environmental Management (8 cps).

Course Program

Other Information

For further information contact the Faculty of Science Office, 41.258, or telephone 42213481, or the Environmental Science Unit, 19.G012, 42214134. Web site: http://www.uow.edu.au/science/eesc/

The Degree Coordinator is Professor John Morrison, Environmental Science Unit, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Room 19.G012.