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Handbook year

2019

Course code

115804

Course type

Masters Degree (Coursework) (AQF Level 9)

Division

Tropical Environments and Societies

Credit points

48 credit points as per course structure

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Master of Science (Professional), graduates will be able to:

• Integrate and apply an advanced body of theoretical and technical knowledge, including an understanding of recent developments, in one or more science disciplines.
• Retrieve, analyse, synthesise and evaluate complex information, concepts and theories from a range of sources.
• Plan and conduct reliable, evidence-based laboratory and/or field experiments/practices by selecting and applying   methods, techniques and tools, as appropriate to one or more science   disciplines.
• Organise, analyse and interpret complex scientific data using advanced mathematical,   statistical and technological skills.
• Communicate theoretical propositions, methodologies, scientific data, arguments and conclusions clearly and coherently to specialist and non-specialist audiences through advanced written   and oral English language skills and a variety of media.
• Identify, analyse and generate solutions to unpredictable or complex problems, especially related to tropical, rural, remote or Indigenous contexts, by applying scientific knowledge and skills with initiative and expert judgement.
• Critically review regulatory requirements, ethical principles and, where   appropriate, cultural frameworks, to work effectively, responsibly and safely in diverse contexts.
• Critically reflect on current skills, knowledge and attitudes to manage professional learning needs and performance, autonomously and in collaboration with others within a professional workplace environment.
• Apply knowledge of research principles, methods, techniques and tools to plan and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship within a professional workplace environment.

Expected time to complete

2 years full-time or 4 years part-time

Maximum time to complete

6 years

Maximum leave of absence

2 years

Eligibility

Students may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Credit and Articulation policy and associated procedures.

Advanced Standing will only be granted for subjects aligned to the current course’s learning outcomes and if the applicant demonstrates sufficient prior knowledge and skills to achieve the course learning outcomes in the time available in the course.

Up to 12 credit points may be granted for an AQF Level 7 qualification in a Cognate* Science discipline as determined by the College of Science and Engineering.

Up to 24 credit points may be granted for an AQF Level 8 qualification in a Cognate* Science discipline as determined by the College of Science and Engineering.

*Cognate discipline: Applicants must have degree qualifications for a discipline that is closely aligned or related with the major being undertaken.

Maximum allowed

24 credit points

Where a student transfers from one ʯÁñÊÓƵ award to another, then advanced standing may be granted for more than two-thirds of the new award, where there is subject equivalence between the awards.

Currency

Advanced standing will be granted only for subjects completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course

Expiry

Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 16 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course.

Other restrictions

Studies and/or professional experiences undertaken to fulfil the entry requirements to ʯÁñÊÓƵ awards may not be used for advanced standing

Award title

MASTER OF SCIENCE (PROFESSIONAL)

Approved abbreviation

MSc (Prof)

Inclusion of majors on
testamur

Majors will appear on the testamur

Exit with lesser award

Students who exit the course prior to completion, and have successfully completed 36 credit points of appropriate subjects, may be eligible for the award of Master of Science.

Students who exit the course prior to completion, and have successfully completed 24 credit points of appropriate subjects, may be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma of Science.

Students who have completed 12 credit points of appropriate subjects may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate of Science.

Course articulation

Not applicable

Special Awards

Not applicable