Enhance your research skills and experience in a scientific area by completing a Master of Science (thesis and coursework) in one of the specialisations offered.
Introduction
This course provides in-depth study in the chosen specialisation. The course adds significantly to a relevant undergraduate degree through coursework and major research in the approved area of interest within the program.
This is a Research Training Scheme course for domestic students.
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Course description, features and facilities
A Master of Science by thesis and coursework degree is suitable for qualified students who wish to undertake further research in any of the following subject areas:
- Agricultural Economics;
- Agricultural Science;
- Animal Science;
- Botany;
- Climate Studies;
- Conservation Biology;
- Ecology and Evolution;
- Environmental Economics;
- Environmental Management;
- Environmental Science;
- Genetics and Breeding;
- Geography;
- Geoscience;
- Hydrogeology;
- Integrated Human Studies;
- Marine Science;
- Mineral Geoscience;
- Natural Resource Management;
- Plant Production Science;
- Soil Science and Land Rehabilitation;
- Urban and Regional Planning;
- Water Management and Hydrology; and
- Zoology.
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Structure
A student must complete one of the programs. Students undertake a thesis (36 points) plus two 6-point coursework units (12 points).
| Key to availability of units: |
S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; S3 = summer teaching period; N/A = not available in 2013;
NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period; * = to be advised |
The course for the Master of Science (by thesis and coursework) (70630) consists of units to a total value of 48 points in a program approved by the Faculty of Science as set out programs 7 to 32 listed below—
(a) the part-time or full-time thesis unit:
| S1, S2 | SCIE5721 / SCIE5722 | FNAS Master of Science Thesis (36 points achievable) |
and
(b) the unit in Group A:
Group A
| S1, S2 | SCIE5590 | Literature Review and Research Proposal |
Students may replace this unit with a unit from Group B with the relevant head of school approval;
and
(c) one unit from Group B:
Group B
| S1 | AGRI5501 | Advanced Breeding and Biotechnology in Action 1 |
| S2 | AGRI5502 | Advanced Breeding and Biotechnology in Action 2 |
| S2 | AGRI5503 | Animal Science and Technology 2 |
| NS | AGRI5504 | Organic Agriculture |
| S2 | BIOL5501 | Plant Diversity in WA: Evolution and Conservation |
| S1 | BIOL5502 | Animal Resource Management |
| S1 | BIOL5505 | Marine Neuroecology and Behaviour |
| S2 | ECON5510 | Applied Demand and Production Analysis |
| S2 | ECON5511 | Climate, Energy and Water Economics |
| S2 | ENVT5502 | Marine and Coastal Planning and Management |
| NS | ENVT5503 | Remediation of Soils and Groundwater |
| NS | ENVT5510 | Soil Dynamics |
| NS | ENVT5511 | Advanced Geographic Information Systems |
| NS | ENVT5512 | Ecosystem Biogeochemistry |
| NS | GEOS5501 | Advanced Hydrogeology |
| S2 | GEOS5502 | Hydrogeology Industry Placement |
| S1, S2 | IHST5812 | Action, Innovation and Leadership for the Twenty-first Century |
| N/A | MING5501 | Applied Structural Geology |
| NS | MING5502 | Exploration Targeting |
| N/A | MING5503 | Ore Deposit Field Excursion |
| NS | MING5504 | Advanced Ore Deposits |
| NS | PLNG5510 | Advanced Studies in Geography and Planning |
| S1 | PLNG5511 | Climate Change Policy and Planning |
| NS | PLNG5512 | Regional Planning |
| S2 | SCIE5500 | Advanced Modelling |
approved by the Faculty.
Career opportunities
This degree is designed for professionals interested in further study who are seeking to familiarise themselves with recent developments in the field or to enhance their intellectual and research skills.
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Further study opportunities
The Faculty of Science also offers a wide range of other postgraduate coursework and research courses.
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These pages are under review and are being updated.
Check the Entrance requirements
This course is available to Australian and international students.
On this page
- Admission Requirements
- English competency
- Advanced standing
Admission Requirements
A relevant bachelor's degree with honours of this University, with a weighted average of at least 70 per cent in those units for which the results contribute to the calculation of the honours classification, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; or a relevant bachelor's degree of this University and a relevant graduate diploma of this University with a research component of at least 50 per cent of the course and an average mark of at least 70 per cent in both the research and coursework components of the graduate diploma, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty
English competency
See the full list of
English language requirements.
Advanced standing
If you have undertaken prior tertiary study within the last five years, you may be eligible for advanced standing (credit and/or exemption).
Applications for advanced standing are assessed upon acceptance of any offer of admission made by the University.
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- Prerequisites
- English competency
- Advanced standing
Prerequisites
As a rule, international students must:
- Have a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline (where required), completed to a sufficiently high standard;
- Meet the specific prerequisites for the course. (Refer to admission requirements for this course)
- Meet UWA's English language requirement.
English competency
All prospective international students must meet the English language requirements of the University. The University accepts a number of qualifications and any not listed will be considered on an individual basis.
Advanced standing
Students with previous tertiary level qualifications will be considered for advanced standing (credit).
These pages are under review and will be updated in early 2013.
How to apply
This course is available to Australian and international students.
On this page
- Application Deadlines
- How to apply
- Fees
Application Deadlines
Applications can be submitted at any time, apart from during December.
How to apply
How to apply for a Postgraduate Degree by Research
Fees
With the exception of international students, no fees will be charged to any student admitted to UWA for a research higher degree at UWA.
Australian students undertaking research courses are therefore exempt from paying student contributions and tuition fees as part of the Research Training Scheme.
On this page
- Application Deadlines
- How to apply
- Fees
- Contact details - admission information
Application Deadlines
While there are no strict application deadlines for the submission of international postgraduate applications, prospective students are strongly encouraged to apply with sufficient time to allow for the processing of their application and to secure a student visa.
Postgraduate research applications generally take six to eight weeks from receipt of an application to offer.
How to apply
International postgraduate applicants must complete the postgraduate application form and submit it through an authorised UWA overseas representative or directly to the UWA International Centre.
Fees
$30980, per year.
This figure has been arrived at by assuming that you study a full-time study load for one year made up of units all within the same fee band. As some units vary in cost, the actual student fee will depend on the mix of units you choose. The international student fees page has further details.
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