Master of Science (Environmental Biology)
This coursework program is designed for students who seek further knowledge and skills in the biological sciences, or seek to qualify for a postgraduate research degree. Students complete coursework to a value of 48 credit points as listed below, chosen in consultation with the Masters Coordinator.
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
BIOL970 |
Advances in Conservation Biology |
Autumn |
12 |
BIOL971 |
Marine and Terrestrial Ecology |
Spring |
12 |
BIOL972 |
Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology |
Autumn |
12 |
MARE973 |
Advanced Topics in Fisheries and Aquaculture |
Spring |
12 |
Alternative Options |
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MARE957 |
Advanced Topics in Molluscan Biology |
Summer |
12 |
BIOL991 |
Major Research Project |
Autumn, Spring or Summer |
24 |
BIOL992 |
Literature Review |
Autumn, Spring or Summer |
12 |
BIOL993 |
Research Project |
Autumn, Spring or Summer |
12 |
Or 900- level subjects from other academic units subject to the approval of the Heads of those units and the Masters Coordinator | |||
Note: Students cannot enrol in subjects where they have completed the equivalent 300- level subjects at this University. | |||
The Coordinator of this Major is Dr Jason McArthur, School of Biological Sciences, Room 35.122B.