Master of Environmental Science - Advanced
Testamur Title of Degree:
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Master of Environmental Science - Advanced
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Abbreviation:
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MEnvSc Adv
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Home Faculty:
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Science
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Duration:
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2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
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Total Credit Points:
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96
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Delivery Mode:
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Face-to-face
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Starting Session(s):
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Autumn and Spring
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Location:
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Wollongong
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UOW Course Code:
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1412
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CRICOS Code:
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048589C
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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
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Subjects
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Session
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Credit Points
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ENVI922
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The Scientific Basis of Environmental Management
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Spring
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12
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ENVI923
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Environmental Planning
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Autumn
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12
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STS929
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Studies in Resource and Environmental Policy
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Autumn
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8
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Plus one of the following:
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ENVI930
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Thesis
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Annual, Autumn or Spring
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24
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ENVI931
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Thesis
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Annual, Autumn or Spring
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32
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Plus one or two of the following:
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LAW9380
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Law for Environmental Managers
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Spring
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8
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ENVE985
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Environmental Engineering
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Autumn
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8
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STAT955
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Sample Surveys and Experimental Design
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Autumn
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8
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STS300
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The Environmental Context
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Autumn
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8
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Plus at least two of the following:
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ENVI910
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Directed Studies in Environmental Chemistry
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Annual, Autumn or Spring
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12
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ENVI911
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Directed Studies in Ecology
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Annual, Autumn or Spring
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12
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ENVI912
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Directed Studies in Land Resources
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Annual, Autumn or Spring
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12
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ENVI913
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Directed Studies in Earth Sciences
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Annual, Autumn or Spring
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12
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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.
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