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Master of Environmental Science
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Environmental Science |
Abbreviation: | MEnvSc |
UOW Course Code: | 1500 |
CRICOS Code: | 026171M |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Science, Environmental Science |
Total Credit Points: | 48 |
Duration: | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn and Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On Campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Environmental Science is designed for applicants who wish to extend their knowledge of science relating to the environment by studying areas not covered in their undergraduate science or engineering degree (including environmental policy, planning and management).
The program aims to provide additional science and policy skills to an established foundation in one of the sciences (biology, geography, geology, chemistry or suitable physics), agriculture or engineering.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course STRUCTURE
Students will undertake a program of at least 48 credit points comprising two compulsory subjects, and optional subjects selected from the subjects listed below and approved by the Coordinator of the degree.
Subject Code | Subject | Session | Credit Points |
The Scientific Basis of Environmental Management | Spring | 12 | |
Environmental Planning | Autumn | 12 | |
Plus at least 24 credit points chosen from: | |||
Advanced Plate Tectonics, Macrotopography and Earth History | Autumn | 12 | |
Advanced Coastal Environments | Spring | 12 | |
Advanced Fluvial Geomorphology and Sedimentology | Autumn | 12 | |
Advanced Geographic Information Systems | Spring | 12 | |
Advanced Remote Sensing | Spring | 12 | |
Advanced Soils, Landscapes and Hydrology | Spring | 12 | |
Fundamentals of Spatial Science | Autumn or Spring | 12 | |
Coastal Population Studies | Autumn | 12 | |
Advanced Environmental and Heritage Management | Spring | 12 | |
Advanced Resources and Environments | Spring | 12 | |
Advanced Topic B | Annual, Autumn, or Spring | 8 | |
Environmental Engineering | Autumn | 8 | |
Directed Studies in Environmental Chemistry | Annual, Autumn, or Spring | 12 | |
Directed Studies in Ecology | Annual | 12 | |
Directed Studies in Land Resources | Annual, Autumn, or Spring | 12 | |
Directed Studies in Earth Sciences | Annual, Autumn, or Spring | 12 | |
Directed Studies in Environmental Science | Annual, Autumn, or Spring | 12 | |
Law for Environmental Managers | Spring | 8 | |
Sample Surveys and Experimental Design | Autumn | 8 | |
Studies in Resource and Environmental Policy | Annual, Autumn, or Spring | 8 |
OTHER Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au