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Course (2012)

Master of Science in Environmental Science

  • M1073 MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Title Master of Science in Environmental Science
Study Level Master - Coursework
School School of Environmental Science
Course Code M1073
Qualification Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Science
Availability Murdoch campus (internal)
Murdoch campus (external)
Kaplan Higher Education Institute (Singapore) ['KAPLAN-SGP'] (internal) (by formal agreement) (language of instruction: English)
Restriction All postgraduate courses are subject to restriction.
Duration 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Description This course provides advanced training in the application of environmental science to problem solving. The course is open to people working as environmental professionals, or seeking to do so, who want to undertake advanced studies in environmental science to broaden their environmental expertise or specialise further in a selected area.

This course facilitates improved awareness of environmental issues from technical, social and political perspectives, and provides more specific knowledge in areas of particular interest to individual students. This course aims to supply leaders to the environmental professions with the interdisciplinary scientific and policy skills required to deal with today's complex environmental problems. Graduates from the course are well equipped to contribute to continuing improvement in environmental management practices.
Employment Prospects Past students have come from and/or found employment in the public and private sectors, including the consulting industry, in Australia and overseas.
Admission Requirements: Onshore course offerings Recognised four-year Bachelor's degree or higher, in environmental science or environmental management, or completion of the Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Assessment and Management or equivalent training.

English competence.

Internet access is required for students studying externally; exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Special Requirements Some external units may require on-campus attendance for a short period.
Further Information http://www.murdoch.edu.au/goto/AcadContactsEnvironment

Course Structure - 24 credit points

University regulations require completion of a minimum of 16 points at 600-level and a maximum of 8 points at 500-level for a 24-point Masters by Coursework degree.

Core Units - 12 credit points

ENV600 Environmental Science Masters Project -- 8 pts
Murdoch: H-internal, H-external, Y-internal, Y-external

ENV616 Environmental Policy for the 21st Century -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external

Specified Electives - 12 credit points

Select from the following units.

Recommended:

ENV523 Environmental Science Research Methods -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external
(It is strongly recommended that this unit be taken concurrently with ENV600 Environmental Science Masters Project.)

PEC632 Greenhouse Science and Policy -- 4 pts
Murdoch: H-external, S1-internal, S1-external

ENV619 Environmental Management -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external

MBS572 Risk Management -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external
KAPLAN-SGP: T1A-internal, T3A-internal

ENV624 Environmental Restoration -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external

ENV611 Managing Wetlands and Water -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external

ENV610 Land Management -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external

ENV503 GIS for Environmental Management and Planning -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external

BIO505 Sustainable Management of Fish and Wildlife -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal

ENV630 Special Topics in Environmental Science -- 4 pts
Topic not currently offered

ENV505 Environmental Monitoring -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external

ENV528 Environmental Policy and Law -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external

ENV520 Principles of Environmental Impact Assessment -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external

ENV522 Environmental Assessment and Management -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S1-external

EDU650 Environmental Education for Sustainability -- 4 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal, S2-external

Other appropriate 500/600-level units may be substituted with the permission of the Academic Chair.