Master of Science

Course code	106904
Course type	Masters Degree (Coursework) (AQF Level 9)
Division	Tropical Environments and Societies

Award 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.

Credit points

36 credit points as per course structure

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion, graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate an advanced level of scientific knowledge from with their chosen major
Critically analyse scientific theory, models, concepts and techniques from within their chosen major
Critically read and evaluate quantitative and qualitative research findings from within their chosen major
Apply analytic tools and methodologies to define and describe scientific problems from within their chosen major
Communicate effectively and persuasively, both orally and in writing.

Select a discipline area (major)

Type of major

Mandatory

Single

Credit points in major

36 credit points

MAJOR	AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Aquaculture Science and Technology	Townsville
Environmental Earth Science	Cairns Townsville
Environmental Marine Science	Townsville (Suspended 2015-2017)
Fisheries Biology and Management	Townsville
Marine Biology and Ecology	Townsville
Natural Resource Management	Townsville Cairns (Suspended 2017)
Protected Area Management	Townsville Cairns (Suspended 2017)
Tropical Biology and Conservation	Cairns Townsville

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Cairns	Not all majors available in Cairns
Townsville

Expected time to complete	18 months full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	5 years
Maximum leave of absence	2 years

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

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 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