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Master of Science - Research (Biotechnology)
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Master of Science (Environmental Biology)
Master of Science (Biotechnology)
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
PhD candidates undertake in-depth research in order to make an original contribution to the body of knowledge in Biological Sciences. This qualification can lead to, or enhance, an academic career.
Entry requirements
Honours degree of at least four years' duration in a relevant discipline at Class II, Division 2 or higher (or equivalent).
Candidates for this degree enrol in THES924 (Major Thesis) and undertake a research project in one of the areas listed above. Intending students should view the Biology Staff Page to identify suitable supervisors and contact the Postgraduate Coordinator in the Department of Biological Sciences if they have additional queries.
Application Forms and scholarship information is available from the
Research Student Centre
MASTER OF SCIENCE - RESEARCH (BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES)
The Master of Science - Research (Biological Sciences), is a research-based degree, examined principally by thesis. The objective of this degree is to provide a grounding in experimental biological research.
Entry to the degree requires a Bachelor degree of at least three years duration with a major study in Biological Sciences (or equivalent qualification or work experience).
The course consists of 72 credit points to be completed in a maximum time of 2 years (4 sessions) as follows
1. 24 credit points chosen from sections A and B of the Schedule of Postgraduate Subjects (listed below). Students will only be enrolled in subjects in section B where an appropriate supervisor and topic have been identified. For further information, consult research interests of particular staff members at:
http://www.uow.edu.au/science/biol/bioresearch.html and contact the Masters Coordinator.
2. a 48 credit point research project, BIOL999 Major Thesis
Graduates entering the degree who hold a Bachelor degree with Honours at a standard of Class II, Division 2 or higher may be given advanced standing for the 24 cp of coursework, but are required to complete the 48 credit point BIOL999 Major Thesis.
Students entering the degree with qualifications below Honours Class II, Division 2 must complete subjects which aggregate to not less than 72 credit points. These will consist of at least 48 credit points of research obtained by completing the subject BIOL999 Major Thesis. Prior to undertaking BIOL999, students will complete 24cp of 900-level Biology subjects to provide appropriate background in relevant techniques (see (1) above). The combination of subjects must be approved by the Masters Coordinator.
Section A
Autumn session only
Advances in Conservation Biology |
12 | |
Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology |
12 | |
Biotechnology |
12 | |
Molecular Cell Biology |
12 | |
Research Methods in Biotechnology |
12 |
Spring session only
Advanced Topics in Marine and Terrestrial Ecology |
12 | |
Advanced Topics in Fisheries and Aquaculture |
12 | |
Infection and Immunity |
12 | |
Applied Bioinformatics |
12 |
Summer Session Only
Advanced Topics in Molluscan Biology |
12 |
Or 900 level subjects from other units, subject to the approval of the Heads of those units and the Masters Coordinator.
Note: Students cannot enrol in a subject where they have completed the equivalent 300 level subjects at this University.
Section B
Autumn or Spring session
Literature review project |
12 | |
Research Project |
12 | |
Major Research project |
24 |
MASTER OF SCIENCE - RESEARCH (BIOTECHNOLOGY)
The Master of Science - Research (Biotechnology) is a research-based degree, examined principally by thesis. The objective of this degree is to provide a grounding in experimental biological research.
Entry to the degree requires a Bachelor degree of at least three years duration with a major study in Biological Sciences (or equivalent qualification or work experience).
The course consists of 72 credit points to be completed in a maximum time of 2 years (4 sessions) as follows
1. 24 credit points chosen from sections C (below) and B (above). Students will only be enrolled in subjects in section B where an appropriate supervisor and topic have been identified. For further information, consult research interests of particular staff members at
http://www.uow.edu.au/science/biol/bioresearch.html and contact the Biotechnology Masters Coordinator (Dr Ren Zhang).
2. a 48 credit point research project research project (BIOL999 Major Thesis)
Graduates entering the degree who hold a Bachelor degree with Honours at a standard of Class II, Division 2 or higher may be given advanced standing for the 24 cp of coursework, but are required to complete the 48 credit point BIOL999 Major Thesis.
Students entering the degree with qualifications below Honours Class II, Division 2 must complete subjects which aggregate to not less than 72 credit points. These will consist of at least 48 credit points of research obtained by completing the subject BIOL999 Major Thesis. Prior to undertaking BIOL999, students will complete 24cp of 900-level Biology subjects to provide appropriate background in relevant techniques. The combination of subjects must be approved by the Biotechnology Masters Coordinator.
Section C
Autumn session only
Biotechnology |
12 | |
Molecular Cell Biology |
12 | |
Research Methods in Biotechnology |
12 |
Spring session only
Infection and Immunity |
12 | |
Applied Bioinformatics |
12 |
Or 900 level subjects from other academic units subject to the approval of the Heads of those units and the Masters Coordinator.
NB. Students cannot enrol in a subject where they have completed the equivalent 300 level subjects at this University.