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Master of Environmental Science - Research

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Environmental Science - Research

Abbreviation:

MEnvSc-Res

My University:

Science

Duration:

1-2 years full-time depending on entry qualifications

Total Credit Points:

72

Delivery Mode:

On campus (Flexible and face-to-face)

Starting Session(s):

Not offered from Spring Session 2013

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

1312

CRICOS Code:

042533A

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 the thesis work is being supervised by staff from an Academic Unit, the Head of Postgraduate Studies or Head of that Unit.

Course Requirements

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

− a 48 credit point research project (THES924 Thesis); and

− a maximum of 24 credit points of subjects, chosen from the Environmental Science postgraduate schedule in consultation with the Environmental Science Masters Coordinator.

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 given credit transfer for the 24 credit points of coursework, except for candidates with no background in environmental science who will be required to complete ENVI922 Scientific Basis of Environmental Management (12 credit points).

Course Program

Subjects

Session

Credit Points

THES924

Thesis

 

48

Plus a maximum of 24 credit points of subjects chosen from those listed below in consultation with the Environmental Science Masters Coordinator.

ENVI923

Environmental Planning

Autumn

12

ENVI922

The Scientific Basis of Environmental Management

Spring

12

ENVI910

Directed Studies in Environmental Chemistry

Annual, Autumn or Spring

12

ENVI911

Directed Studies in Ecology

Annual, Autumn or Spring

12

ENVI913

Directed Studies in Earth Sciences

Annual, Autumn or Spring

12

ENVI919

Directed Studies in Environmental Science

Annual, Autumn or Spring

12

EESC902

Advanced Coastal Environments

Spring

12

EESC903

Advanced Fluvial Geomorphology and Sedimentology

Autumn

12

EESC904

Advanced Geographic Information Systems

Spring

12

EESC905

Advanced Remote Sensing

Spring

12

EESC912

Advanced Soils, Landscapes and Hydrology

Spring

12

EESC914

Fundamentals of Spatial Science

Autumn or Spring

12

EESC950

Advanced Topic A

Annual, Autumn or Spring

12

Further Information

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

Last reviewed: 3 June, 2013