Master of Natural Resources
Why study the Master of Natural Resources at UNE?
The Master of Natural Resources is a course work and research degree. The program involves advanced postgraduate training for graduates who have an appropriate first degree for a career in the management of natural resources. The program is also particularly valuable for candidates who are currently employed as resources managers and wish to upgrade their qualifications for either professional or academic reasons.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
3 Semesters Full-time3 Years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee2007 STUDY OPTIONS
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| Official Abbreviation | MNatRes |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencement | Sem 1 and Sem 2 if available |
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee |
| Total Credit Points | 72 |
| Benefits | Further postgraduate opportunities Graduates are eligible to apply for admission to candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) |
| Entry Requirements | The minimum requirement for admission to the Master of Natural Resources is a three-year degree from fields of study including agriculture, forestry, engineering, resource economics, surveying, science, earth sciences and planning. It is possible to transfer to candidature for the degree of Master of Natural Resources if units to the value of 24 credit points have been completed towards the Graduate Diploma in Natural Resources at a satisfactory level. Advanced standing will be granted for these units. *External candidates must have access to appropriate research facilities and on-site supervision for completion of the Research Report component of the program. |
| Academic Colours |
reseda (BCC 77) |
| Further Information | 
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Information for Continuing Master of Natural Resources Students for 2008
It is a requirement that off-campus candidates must have access to appropriate research facilities and on-site supervision for completion of the Research Report component of the program.
Course Requirements
Candidates must complete a course of study which shall complete units comprising 72 cp:
1. Including graduate-level units comprising at least 48 cp, including NR 691.
2. Units may be selected from 300-, 400-, 500- and 600-level units offered by the Schools of Environmental and Rural Science; and Science and Technology.
These include units which have the prefix EM, ENVE and NR, determined in consultation with the Course Coordinator. Permission may be granted to include units offered by other schools of the University.
Requirements for NR 691
The thesis submitted must embody the results of a research program. The thesis must be submitted within three semesters from the date of commencement of NR 691, should be written in concise English and should not exceed 20 000 words of text exclusive of appendices, references, tables and diagrams. A successful thesis will show capacity on the part of the candidate for independence of thought and critical evaluation of the candidate’s own and published work in his/her field of study.
Supervisor’s Reports
A candidate’s supervisor must report to the UNE Student Centre, at least once, on the progress of the candidate towards completion of the thesis (NR 691). In the case of a report being submitted advising of unsatisfactory progress the candidate may be asked to show cause why his/her candidature should not be terminated.