Master of Environmental Science - Advanced

Testamur Title of Degree:	Master of Environmental Science - Advanced
Abbreviation:	MEnvSc Adv
Home Faculty:	Science
Duration:	2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Total Credit Points:	96
Delivery Mode:	Face-to-face
Starting Session(s):	Autumn and Spring
Location:	Wollongong
UOW Course Code:	1412
CRICOS Code:	048589C

Overview

This degree is aimed primarily at international students, and combines research and coursework to provide a two-year (or part-time equivalent) degree for Science and Engineering graduates or others, with a limited undergraduate background in the environmental science area.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Bachelor degree in Environmental Science, Science, Applied Science, Agriculture, Forestry, Veterinary Science or Engineering, or equivalent tertiary qualifications and/or professional experience. Students must consult with the Coordinator of Environmental Science for approval of overall entry.

Course Requirements

Candidates must complete the three core subjects plus a Thesis of either 24 or 32 credit points plus elective subjects to total 96 credit points, as set out below.

Course Program

Subjects		Session	Credit Points
ENVI922	The Scientific Basis of Environmental Management	Spring	12
ENVI923	Environmental Planning	Autumn	12
STS929	Studies in Resource and Environmental Policy	Autumn	8
Plus one of the following:
ENVI930	Thesis	Annual, Autumn or Spring	24
ENVI931	Thesis	Annual, Autumn or Spring	32
Plus one or two of the following:
LAW9380	Law for Environmental Managers	Spring	8
ENVE985	Environmental Engineering	Autumn	8
STAT955	Sample Surveys and Experimental Design	Autumn	8
STS300	The Environmental Context	Autumn	8
Plus at least two of the following:
ENVI910	Directed Studies in Environmental Chemistry	Annual, Autumn or Spring	12
ENVI911	Directed Studies in Ecology	Annual, Autumn or Spring	12
ENVI912	Directed Studies in Land Resources	Annual, Autumn or Spring	12
ENVI913	Directed Studies in Earth Sciences	Annual, Autumn or Spring	12

Other Information

For further information contact the Faculty of Science Office, Room 41.258, or telephone (02) 4221 3481, email trina@uow.edu.au.

The Degree Coordinator is Professor John Morrison, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Room 19.G012.