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193203 v.7 Master of Science (Natural Resources)


MSc(Curtin)

Introduction

This course provides opportunities for students to develop a speciality by means of research and thesis, in natural resources.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A Postgraduate Diploma in Natural Resources or have an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary educational institution. A good second class honours degree is considered to be an equivalent qualification.

Note

Students without prior studies in research methods and statistical data analysis will be required to undertake relevant preparatory units, which may increase course duration.

Duration and Availability

The course is by research and normally requires one to two years of full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Special Note

This course is studied as a research degree. The content of the degree should be determined in consultation with the Postgraduate Coordinator, Department of Environmental Biology. It is a requirement that two-thirds of this course is undertaken by research and only one-third by coursework. Students should not enrol in this research course to receive a related Postgraduate Diploma but rather have undertaken it as a requisite for admission.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

   
99019 v.2   Masters Thesis - Environmental Biology
 
           

Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalExternal
2003Bentley CampusResearch Term 1YY
2003Bentley CampusResearch Term 2YY

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.



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