- Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.
However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.
Master of Science (Environmental Biology)
The Master of Science (Environmental Biology) is designed for students who seek further knowledge and skills in the biological sciences, or seek to qualify for a postgraduate research degree.
Areas covered include conservation biology, ecological and evolutionary physiology, marine and terrestrial ecology, and fisheries and aquaculture.
The program also includes 24 credit points of additional preparatory subjects focussing on laboratory work and science communication skills. Candidates with appropriate qualifications and laboratory skills will be awarded advanced standing for these subjects.
Course structure
Subject Code | Subject Name | Session | Credit Points |
Advances in Conservation Biology | Autumn | 12 | |
Marine and Terrestrial Ecology | Spring | 12 | |
Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology | Autumn | 12 | |
Advanced Topics in Fisheries and Aquaculture | Spring | 12 | |
Alternative Options | |||
Major Research Project | Autumn, Spring or Summer | 24 | |
Literature Review | Autumn, Spring or Summer | 12 | |
Research Project | Autumn, Spring or Summer | 12 | |
Advanced Topics in Molluscan Biology | 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 corresponding 300- level subjects at this University. | |||
OTHER Information
Further information is available at:
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Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au