Master of Science*
Testamur Title of Degree:
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Master of Science
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Abbreviation:
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MSc
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Home Faculty:
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Science
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Duration:
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1.5-2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
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Total Credit Points:
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72
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Delivery Mode:
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Face-to-face
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Starting Session(s):
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Spring
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Location:
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Wollongong
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UOW Course Code:
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574_9 (574A)
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UAC Code:
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NA
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CRICOS Code:
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062479C
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* Note this information applies to student who commended in Spring Session 2008. Students who commenced in Autumn Session 2008 should refer here for their course program.
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 BSc (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 / Assumed Knowledge
Normally a pass Bachelors degree of at least 3 years duration in the relevant discipline (with at least three third year level subjects in the discipline) or a similar tertiary qualification, with relevant work experience, as approved by the relevant Masters Coordinator or Head of School.
Course Requirements
Students in the Master of Science complete a common core of 24 credit points and a Major Study of 48 credit points.
Common core subjects
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Subject
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Session
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Credit points
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SCIE911
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Fundamentals of Science Communication
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Spring
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6
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SCIE912
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Fundamentals of Science Practice
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Spring
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6
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SCIE913
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Fundamentals of Science Data and IT
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Spring
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6
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SCIE914
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Current Questions in Science
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Summer 2008/2009
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6
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Major Study Areas
Other Information
For further information regarding any of the Master of Science majors please contact the Faculty of Science Office, 41.258, or telephone (02) 4221 3530.
Web site: www.uow.edu.au/science
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