Master of Scientific Studies
| Official Abbreviation | MScStud | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | CSP or Full Fee | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 72 | |||||||||||||||
| Overview |
The Master of Scientific Studies is designed to provide specialized training in a specific field of study. The degree involves advanced level course work study in selected areas plus a thesis embodying the results of an approved research project. |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. | |||||||||||||||
| Entry Requirements |
The normal requirement for admission to the Master of Scientific Studies is a three-year degree with a major sequence in the chosen. Off campus candidates must have access to appropriate research facilities and on-site supervision for completion of the thesis component. |
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| Additional Entry Requirements | N/A | |||||||||||||||
| Course Rules |
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| Career Opportunities |
Graduates are also qualified for employment in research organisations such as CSIRO and ANSTO, universities, environmental protection agencies, and scientific research laboratories.
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | None | |||||||||||||||
| Double Degree Opportunities | None | |||||||||||||||
| Advanced Standing | The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 24 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by University and approved for course comprising: a. 24 credit points for units completed towards an awarded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a relevant area offered by the University; or b. 24 credit points for units completed from another institution and not counted towards an awarded qualification; or c. 12 credit points for units completed towards an awarded qualification from another University; and d. 6 credit points on the basis of considerable professional experience e. advanced standing shall not be awarded for SCI695. | |||||||||||||||
| Fast Track | None | |||||||||||||||
| Other Benefits |
Further postgraduate opportunities: Graduates who have included SCI 695 (thesis) in their program of study are eligible to apply for admission to candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Articulation from the Graduate Diploma in Science: On completion of the Graduate Diploma, students are able to transfer to the Master of Scientific Studies with 24 credit points of advanced standing for units completed towards the Graduate Diploma.
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| Honours | None | |||||||||||||||
| Scholarships | None | |||||||||||||||
| Further Information |
You can find instant answers to many of your questions or contact UNE directly via AskUNE |
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| How to apply |
New students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC.
Former or current students apply to study on or off campus directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form.
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