Master of Biological Science
The University of Western Australia (UWA)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00126G
Western Australia is a terrestrial biodiversity hot-spot, offering exceptional opportunities to study unique plants and animals. Youll gain an advanced understanding of their ecology, evolution, genetics, reproduction and behaviour, and will develop high-level skills in data analysis. You also have the opportunity to design, execute, analyze and report on field and/or laboratory-based projects, supported by world-class researchers. When you graduate from the Master of Biological Science you will have the ability to integrate your advanced knowledge of species biology and ecology to understand the threats species face, including their vulnerability to rapid environmental change. Youll possess communication and technical skills to justify and interpret methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences. Youll become a broad thinker who can critically assess advanced research in your discipline and integrate this into practical solutions or new research questions. Youll contribute to group-led research, as can plan and execute your own substantial research project focused on plants, animals, or ecosystems.
Structure
Credit Points 96
Subjects
- SCIE4401 Data Use in Science
- SCIE4403 Ethical Conduct and Communication of Science
- SCIE4402 Data Management and Analysis in the Natural Sciences
- BIOL5552 Masters in Biological Sciences Research Dissertation Part 1
- BIOL5553 Masters in Biological Sciences Research Dissertation Part 2
- BIOL5554 Masters in Biological Sciences Research Dissertation Part 3
- BIOL5555 Masters in Biological Sciences Research Dissertation Part 5
- BIOL5556 Masters in Biological Sciences Research Presentation Skills
- BIOL5557 Masters in Biological Sciences Research Dissertation Part 4
- SCIE5004 Professional Skills in Science
- SCIE5005 Science in Practice
- SCIE5304 Science Practicum
- SVLG5001 McCusker Centre for Citizenship Internship
Standard entry requirements
- A Bachelor of Science, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA and
- The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 percent and
- Met the prerequisite for the chosen specialization
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Crawley | Domestic: $56,600 International: $96,200 | No |
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