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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.
 
Stage 1
Semester 1
ASP5111 Thesis Preparation 1 20 
SCB5131 Advances in Biology 1 20 
 
Plus one unit selected from:
RES5101 Research Preparation: Methods of Research 20 
RES5102 Research Preparation: Qualitative Approaches 20 
RES5103 Research Preparation: Quantitative Research Methods 20 
 
Semester 2
ASP5113 Masters Thesis 1 20 
ASP5114 Masters Thesis 2 20 
SCB5132 Advances in Biology 2 20 
 
Students who are unable to proceed beyond Stage 1 may be eligible to graduate with a Post Graduate Diploma of Science (Biological Sciences).
 
Stage 2
The thesis component of this course is entirely research based and equivalent to 1 year of full-time study. Each semester students nominate if they wish to enrol into research thesis unit: ASP6200 at 50 or 100% of full-time enrolment.
 
Students are required to continue re-enrolling in the thesis component of their study until the thesis is submitted for examination.
 
ASP6200 Master Thesis 0 
 
 
 
 
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:
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2010 VET: 31/03/2010