Master of Science
Master of Science
Course code | 106904 |
Course type | Masters Degree (Coursework) (AQF Level 9) |
Division | Tropical Environments and Societies |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in Science; or equivalent. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. |
Post Admission requirements | Some majors require attendance at block mode subjects on either the Townsville or Cairns campus. Students may be required to attend block mode classes at a campus other than that at which they are enrolled, at their own expense. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 36 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion, graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
OPTIONS
Select a discipline area (major)
MAJORS
Type of major | Mandatory Single |
Credit points in major | 36 credit points |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville | ||
Cairns Townsville | ||
Environmental Marine Science | Townsville (Suspended 2015-2017) | |
Townsville | ||
Townsville | ||
Townsville Cairns (Suspended 2017) | ||
Townsville Cairns (Suspended 2017) | ||
| Tropical Biology and Conservation | Cairns Townsville |
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | Not all majors available in Cairns |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 18 months full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 5 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 2 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing and Articulation policy and associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 12 credit points, unless part of an approved articulation process. |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 15 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | Nil |
Award Details
Award title | MASTER OF SCIENCE |
Approved abbreviations | MSc |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | The major studied shall appear on the testamur. |
Exit with lesser award | Students who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed the appropriate number of credit points, may, depending on the subjects studied, be eligible to receive the award of either the Graduate Certificate of Science or the Graduate Diploma of Science. |
Course articulation | Not applicable |