Information valid for students commencing in 2019.
Master of Science
Handbook year | 2019 |
Course code | 106904 |
Course type | Masters Degree (Coursework) (AQF Level 9) |
Division | Tropical Environments and Societies |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in Science with a minimum GPA of 5 (65%) or equivalent. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Post Admission requirements | Some majors require attendance at block mode subjects on either the Townsville or Cairns campus. Students may be required to attend block mode classes at a campus other than that at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 36 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Master of Science, graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
OPTIONS
Select a 36 credit point major (discipline) from Table A
TABLE A (MAJORS)
Type of major | Mandatory, Single |
Credit points in major | 36 credit points |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Townsville | ||
Townsville | ||
Townsville | ||
Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville |
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | Not all majors available at Cairns |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 18 months full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 5 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 2 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit and Articulation policy and associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 12 credit points, unless part of an approved articulation process. |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 15 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | Nil |
Award Details
Award title | MASTER OF SCIENCE |
Approved abbreviations | MSc |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | The major studied shall appear on the testamur. |
Exit with lesser award | Students who exit the course prior to completion and have completed 24 credit points of appropriate subjects, may be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma of Science. Students who have completed 12 credit points of appropriate subjects may be eligible to receive the award of Graduate Certificate of Science. |
Course articulation | Students who complete the requirements for the Master of Science are eligible for direct entry into the 48 credit point Master of Science (Professional) and may be granted advanced standing for all subjects completed under this course. |