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COURSE INFORMATION

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Q63 / J19 Master of Science (Biological Sciences)
Master of Science by Research INTRODUCTION The Master of Science is a two year full-time or equivalent part-time course for graduates of a relevant degree course. In research based Master courses the first year consists of coursework and research, and the second year is devoted entirely to research. The coursework provides training in skills required for high quality research. The research consists of preparation of a research proposal, the conduct of research, the preparation of a thesis and participation in seminars. Students should consult the course coordinator before making application for admission. The School of Natural Sciences offers the following fields of study in the Master of Science research degree: Biological Sciences Environmental Management Biological Sciences The Master of Science (Biological Sciences) is a two-year postgraduate course which builds on a three-year specialised undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS A three year specialised degree in Biological Sciences or an equivalent qualification.

COURSE LOCATION This course is available on Joondalup Campus.

MODE OF STUDY This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.

MODE OF DELIVERY This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.

COURSE STRUCTURE Stage one, 120 credit points (six units). Stage two - the thesis component of this course is entirely research based and equivalent to 1 year of full-time study.




Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/04/2009 VET: 30/04/2009