Master of Science Education -Research
Testamur Title of Degree:
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Master of Science Education - Research
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Abbreviation:
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MScEd-Research
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Home Faculty:
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Education
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Duration:
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4 years part time or 2 years full-time
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Total Credit Points:
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72
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Delivery Mode:
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Flexible
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Starting Session(s):
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Autumn, Spring
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Location:
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Wollongong
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UOW Course Code:
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1337
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CRICOS Code:
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N/A
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Overview
This course meets professional learning needs for Science teachers in NSW and is accessible by flexible mode. It may also be appropriate for other teachers or international students with suitable qualifications and experience. It is research-based to deal with contemporary issues associated with Science education and practices.
The course is delivered through a mixture of on-line and intensive on-campus workshops. However, if students prefer, they can attend on campus and be part of the full-time research culture of the university.
Entry Requirements
Entry is available to candidates with a Bachelors degree in Science with a distinction average plus an appropriate teaching qualification, or a Bachelors degree and appropriate teaching qualification, altogether with additional research experience deemed appropriate (or equivalent).
Course Requirements
1. The degree program shall involve:
a) EDGZ922 Conducting Research & Inquiry (6 credit points)
(Pre requisite will be an Introduction to Research in an undergraduate degree OR EDGZ921 Introduction to Research & Inquiry)
b) EDGZ924 Research Proposal: (6 credit points), online with at least one compulsory meeting with the supervisors.
c) 12 credit points at 900-level chosen in consultation with course co-ordinator.
2. Full-time students complete 24 credit points of coursework in one session (all subjects are currently available in both sessions) and then have 12 months to complete their thesis.
3. Part time students follow the same schedule as full-time students but can extend their enrolment over 3 or 4 years.
4. Mid-year enrolments can be accepted for full-time and part-time students.
Course Program
Core Subjects
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Faculty of Education
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Credit Points
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EDGZ922
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Conducting Research & Inquiry
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6
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(Pre requisite will be an Introduction to Research in an undergraduate degree OR EDGZ921 Introduction to Research & Inquiry)
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EDGZ924
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Research Proposal
(online with at least one compulsory meeting with the supervisors)
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6
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Elective Subjects
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12 credit points at 900-level to be chosen from the following:
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Faculty of Science
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Credit Points
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EESC950
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Advanced Topic A
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12
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ENVI919
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Directed Studies in Environmental Science A
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12
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BIOL983
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Research Methods in Biotechnology A
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12
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BIOL992
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Literature Review A
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12
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BIOL993
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Research Project A
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12
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CHEM915
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Advanced Chemistry Laboratory Project A
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12
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CHEM919
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Literature Report in Chemistry A
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12
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OR other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator
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12
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Faculty of Engineering
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Credit Points
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PHYS910
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Advanced Project in Physics A
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6
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PHYS947
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Special topic in Physics A
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6
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OR other subjects approved by the Course Coordinator
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12
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Plus:
Thesis
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THES912
THES924
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Research Thesis
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48
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