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International Master of Science | 2018
Testamur Title of Degree: | International Master of Science |
Abbreviation: | IntMSc |
UOW Course Code: | 1523 |
CRICOS Code: | 083007F |
Total Credit Points: | 96 |
Duration: | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Overview
The International Master of Science is an international postgraduate degree unique to UOW that gives students the opportunity to build on their research experience with the option to complete a research project of up to one year in the degree.
This degree gives students the flexibility to transfer in the Master of Science or Master of Science and Management after their first year of study. Specialisation study areas include Biotechnology, Chemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Biology and Medicinal Chemistry. Students who choose Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry as a specialisation may apply to study at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany) for up to one year on exchange.
Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exercise critical thinking and judgement about recent international developments in broad fields of the sciences and an appreciation of global concepts and perspectives. | ||||||
| 2 | Demonstrate knowledge of research principles and methods pertinent to the sciences including but not limited to research fields related to Chemistry, Biology, Earth Sciences, Nanotechnology and Material Science. | ||||||
| 3 | Demonstrate advance skills in investigating, analysing and synthesising information, problems, concepts and theories. | ||||||
| 4 | Apply knowledge and skills in planning and executing a substantial research-based initiative. | ||||||
| 5 | Design, apply, generate and evaluate theories, methodologies and concepts. | ||||||
| 6 | Exercise critical thinking and reflection. | ||||||
| 7 | Justify, interpret and communicate propositions, methodologies and conclusions. | ||||||
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the International Master of Science, a candidate must successfully complete at least 96 credit points, as outlined below.
To maintain a place in the International Master of Science degree, students are normally required to achieve at least a Credit average (65%) in the subjects completed. The performance of each student will be reviewed by the Associate Dean (International) after the completion of at least 24 and 48 credit points. Students not meeting the minimum progression requirements will be required to transfer into either the International Graduate Certificate in Science or the International Graduate Diploma in Science (or another suitable UOW degree).
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| SCIE911 | Fundamentals of Science Communication | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SCIE901 | Global Perspective in Science | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| SCIE913 | Fundamentals of Science Data | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SCIE914 | Current Questions in Science | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Plus, one of the following subjects | |||
| BIOL813 | Principles of Biochemistry | 6 | Autumn |
| BIOL815 | Introductory Genetics | 6 | Spring |
| CHEM812 | Contemporary Organic Chemistry | 6 | Autumn |
| CHEM814 | Contemporary Analytical Chemistry | 6 | Spring |
| BIOL851 | Principles of Ecology | 6 | Autumn |
| BIOL852 | Evolution and Behaviour | 6 | Spring |
| EESC804 | Introductory to Spatial Science | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Specialisation – Please see Specialisations below | 12 | Autumn, Spring | |
| Year 2 | |||
| SCIE900 | International Research Project | 24 | Autumn, Spring |
| Specialisation – Please see Specialisations below | 24 | Autumn, Spring | |
Specialisations
Students must elect 36cp from one of the following specialisations in the Master of Science (Course Code: 1616).
Exchange
Students who specialise in Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry may apply to complete up to one year with Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany). Partners for other specialisations are yet to be confirmed. Should students wish to undertake exchange they should discuss this with the Program Director.
Collaborative Delivery
The International Master of Science, with majors in Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry, can be undertaken through a collaborative arrangement with Friedrich-Alexander University (FAU) in Germany. Students can study with FAU for one year, and upon completion, will receive a Master of Science degree from UOW and a Master of Science degree from FAU. Should students wish to undertake exchange they should discuss this with the Program Director.
Other Information
For further information please email: smah-students@uow.edu.au