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Master of Environmental Science Advanced

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Environmental Science Advanced

Abbreviation:

MEnvSciAdv

My University:

Science, Environmental Studies

Duration:

2 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

96

Delivery Mode:

On campus (Face-to-face)

Starting Session(s):

Autumn and Spring

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

1412

CRICOS Code:

048589C

Overview

This degree is aimed primarily at international students, and combines research and coursework to provide a two-year (or part-time equivalent) degree for Science and Engineering graduates or others, with a limited undergraduate background in the environmental science area.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Bachelor degree in Environmental Science, Science, Applied Science, Agriculture, Forestry, Veterinary Science or Engineering, or equivalent tertiary qualifications and/or professional experience. Students must consult with the Environmental Science Masters Coordinator for approval of overall entry.

Course Requirements

Candidates must complete the three core subjects plus a Thesis of either 24 or 32 credit points plus elective subjects to total 96 credit points, as set out below.

Course Program

Subjects

Session

Credit Points

Core Subjects

ENVI922

The Scientific Basis of Environmental Management

Spring

12

ENVI923

Environmental Planning

Autumn

12

STS 929

Studies in Resource and Environmental Policy

Autumn

8

Plus one of the following:

ENVI930

Thesis

Annual, Autumn or Spring

24

ENVI931

Thesis

Annual, Autumn or Spring

32

Plus one or two of the following:

EESC951

Advanced Topic B

Autumn or Spring

8

ENVE985

Environmental Engineering

Autumn

8

LAW9380

Law for Environmental Managers

Spring

8

STAT955

Sample Surveys and Experimental Design

Autumn

8

Plus at least two of the following:

ENVI910

Directed Studies in Environmental Chemistry

Annual, Autumn or Spring

12

ENVI911

Directed Studies in Ecology

Annual

12

ENVI912

Directed Studies in Land Resources

Annual, Autumn or Spring

12

ENVI913

Directed Studies in Earth Sciences

Annual, Autumn or Spring

12

Further Information

Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: science-enquiries@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 26 October, 2012