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Master of Environmental Science (Advanced)
The Australian National University (ANU)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00120C
The Master of Environmental Science (Advanced) cultivates students who are able to draw on diverse disciplinary perspectives underpinned by three foundations: environmental science, policy, and management. This program is ideal for those wishing to develop breadth in environmental science and its applications, and depth in aspects of one or more of the biological, Earth and environmental and ecological sciences. Students will have the opportunity to develop a strong suite of career-relevant skills by working with stakeholders and applying what they have learnt in the field. The Advanced program focuses on completing a substantial research project, which provides appropriate research training for a PhD. Graduates find careers in forestry, natural resource management and science or further research.
Structure
Completion of 96 units, which must consist of 48 units from coursework component and 48 units from the research component. Students must achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark in the coursework component and have the approval of an identified research supervisor to continue to the research component.
Subjects
- Advanced environmental science
Standard entry requirements
- Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a GPA of 5.5/7.0 and at least 8 courses in cognate disciplines
- Cognate disciplines: Biology, Earth Science, Ecology, Environmental Science, Geology, Marine Science
- English language requirements
Study pathways
Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for up to 24 units (one semester) of credit. Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for up to 48 units (one year) of credit. Students must achieve a minimum 70% average mark in the first 48 units of coursework and have the approval of the supervisor for the research project. Students who do not achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark or do not have the approval of an identified supervisor will be transferred to 96 unit Master of Environmental Science and complete an additional 48 units of coursework or may transfer to graduate from a 48 unit Graduate Diploma of Science.
Further information
For more information about this program please visit: https://science.anu.edu.au/study/master-degrees/master-environmental-science
