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Master of Science Education - Research

Overview

This course meets professional learning needs for Science teachers in NSW and is accessible by flexible mode.  It may also be appropriate for other teachers or international students with suitable qualifications and experience.   It is research-based to deal with contemporary issues associated with Science education and practices. 

The course is delivered through a mixture of on-line and intensive on-campus workshops.   However, if students prefer, they can attend on campus and be part of the full-time research culture of the university.

Entry Requirements

Entry is available to candidates with a Bachelors degree in Science with a distinction average plus an appropriate teaching qualification, or a Bachelors degree and appropriate teaching qualification, altogether with additional research experience deemed appropriate (or equivalent).

Course Requirements

  1. The degree program shall involve:
    • EDGZ922 - Conducting Research & Inquiry:  6 credit points, on line, Year 1 (Pre requisite will be an Introduction to Research in an undergraduate degree OR EDGZ921 Introduction to Research & Inquiry)
    • EDGZ924 - Research Proposal: 6 credit  points, online with one compulsory meeting with the supervisors, Year 1
    • 12 credit points at 900-level
  2. Full-time students complete 24 credit points of coursework in one session (all subjects are currently available in both sessions) and then have 12 months to complete their thesis.
  3. Part-time students follow the same schedule as full-time students but can extend their enrolment over 3 or 4 years.
  4. Mid-year enrolments can be accepted for full-time and part-time students.

Course Program

Core Subjects
EDGZ922

Conducting Research & Inquiry:  6 credit points, on line, Year 1
(Pre requisite will be an Introduction to Research in an undergraduate degree OR EDGZ921 Introduction to Research & Inquiry)

EDGZ924

Research Proposal:  6 credit points, online with one compulsory meeting with the supervisors.
Session 2 / Year 1 (Students have the option of taking this subject face-to-face on campus)

Elective Subjects
12 credit points at 900-level to be chosen from the following:

Faculty of Science
EESC950 Advanced Topic A 12
ENVI919 Directed Studies in Environmental Science A 12
BIOL983 Research Methods in Biotechnology A 12
BIOL992 Literature Review A 12
BIOL993 Research Project A 12
CHEM915 Advanced Chemistry Laboratory Project A 12
CHEM919 Literature Report in Chemistry A 12
OR  other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator
Faculty of Engineering
PHYS910 Advanced Project in Physics A: 6
PHYS947 Special topic in Physics A: 6
OR other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator 12
Plus:
Thesis
THES912/924 Research Thesis   48
 
 
 

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