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Master of Science | 2018
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Science |
Abbreviation: | MSc |
UOW Course Code: | 1616 |
CRICOS Code: | 067084D |
Total Credit Points: | 72 |
Duration: | 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Overview
This coursework degree is designed for candidates who wish to extend their grounding in a particular science discipline beyond the undergraduate level. It also provides an alternative route to subsequent PhD studies for high performing students who do not possess a Bachelor of Science Honours degree. Students who graduate from this degree would be expected to obtain jobs in relevant industries, research institutes and government departments in both Australia and overseas.
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 | Describe and synthesize knowledge about recent developments in an area of Science. | ||||||
| 2 | Exercise critical thinking and reflection. | ||||||
| 3 | Apply research principles and methods pertinent to a Science discipline. | ||||||
| 4 | Justify, interpret and communicate methodologies and conclusions. | ||||||
| 5 | Investigate, analyse and synthesise information, problems, concepts and theories. | ||||||
| 6 | Generate, apply and evaluate methodologies, hypotheses and theories. | ||||||
| 7 | Demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills in planning and executing a substantial research-based initiative | ||||||
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Science, a candidate must successfully complete at least 72 credit points, comprised of one of the following specialisations:
Other Information
For further information please email: smah-students@uow.edu.au