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Master of Environmental Science - Research
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Environmental Science - Research |
Abbreviation: |
MEnvSc-Res |
My University: |
Science |
Duration: |
1-2 years full-time depending on entry qualifications |
Total Credit Points: |
72 |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus (Flexible and face-to-face) |
Starting Session(s): |
Not offered from Spring Session 2013 |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
1312 |
CRICOS Code: |
042533A |
Overview
This program involves a major project in one of the many research areas of environmental science available in the Faculty. The research project will provide information for improved understanding of how ecosystems work, for solving environmental problems of immediate concern and to assist policy makers in developing new strategies and legislation for environmental management. This degree provides the opportunity for students to contribute to this work by undertaking a major research project in one of the areas of environmental science within the Faculty.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
A degree with Honours in environmental science, science or engineering at a level of at least Class II, Division 2, or a Master of Environmental Science or Master of Science with credit average, or equivalent qualifications or appropriate publications and work experience.
Entry must be approved by the Coordinator and, if the thesis work is being supervised by staff from an Academic Unit, the Head of Postgraduate Studies or Head of that Unit.
Course Requirements
The course consists of 72 credit points to be completed in a maximum time of two years (four sessions), as follows:
− a 48 credit point research project (THES924 Thesis); and
− a maximum of 24 credit points of subjects, chosen from the Environmental Science postgraduate schedule in consultation with the Environmental Science Masters Coordinator.
Special Note: Students entering with an Honours degree at the level of at least Bachelor Honours Class II, Division 2, or a Master of Environmental Science degree (or equivalent) will normally be given credit transfer for the 24 credit points of coursework, except for candidates with no background in environmental science who will be required to complete ENVI922 Scientific Basis of Environmental Management (12 credit points).
Course Program
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
THES924 |
Thesis |
48 | |
Plus a maximum of 24 credit points of subjects chosen from those listed below in consultation with the Environmental Science Masters Coordinator. | |||
ENVI923 |
Environmental Planning |
Autumn |
12 |
ENVI922 |
The Scientific Basis of Environmental Management |
Spring |
12 |
ENVI910 |
Directed Studies in Environmental Chemistry |
Annual, Autumn or Spring |
12 |
ENVI911 |
Directed Studies in Ecology |
Annual, Autumn or Spring |
12 |
ENVI913 |
Directed Studies in Earth Sciences |
Annual, Autumn or Spring |
12 |
ENVI919 |
Directed Studies in Environmental Science |
Annual, Autumn or Spring |
12 |
EESC902 |
Advanced Coastal Environments |
Spring |
12 |
EESC903 |
Advanced Fluvial Geomorphology and Sedimentology |
Autumn |
12 |
EESC904 |
Advanced Geographic Information Systems |
Spring |
12 |
EESC905 |
Advanced Remote Sensing |
Spring |
12 |
EESC912 |
Advanced Soils, Landscapes and Hydrology |
Spring |
12 |
EESC914 |
Fundamentals of Spatial Science |
Autumn or Spring |
12 |
EESC950 |
Advanced Topic A |
Annual, Autumn or Spring |
12 |
Further Information
Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: Faculty of Science - science-enquiries@uow.edu.au