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Master of Biological Science

Masters (Coursework)

Western Australia (WA) is a terrestrial biodiversity hot spot. Up to 80 per cent of the region's plants and invertebrates are unique to the area, and the state is a stronghold for threatened mammals.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Course Code

72520, 074948B

Study Mode

In person

About this course

Western Australia is a terrestrial biodiversity hot-spot, offering exceptional opportunities to study unique plants and animals. You'll gain an advanced understanding of their ecology, evolution, genetics, reproduction and behaviour, and will develop high-level skills in data analysis. You also have the opportunity to design, execute, analyse and report on field and/or laboratory-based projects, supported by world-class researchers. When you graduate from the Master of Biological Science you will have the ability to integrate your advanced knowledge of species biology and ecology to understand the threats species face, including their vulnerability to rapid environmental change. You'll possess communication and technical skills to justify and interpret methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences. You'll become a broad thinker who can critically assess advanced research in your discipline and integrate this into practical solutions or new research questions. You'll contribute to group-led research, as can plan and execute your own substantial research project focused on plants, animals, or ecosystems.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements

(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a Bachelor of Science, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
(c) met the prerequisite for the chosen specialisation
(2) For the Conservation Biology specialisation an applicant must have successfully completed prior studies at a tertiary level in biology (excluding human biology); or in a related cognate discipline, as recognised by UWA
(3) For the Ecology specialisation an applicant must have successfully completed prior studies at a tertiary level in
biology (excluding human biology); or in a related cognate discipline, as recognised by UWA
(4) For the Zoology specialisation an applicant must have successfully completed prior studies at a tertiary level in animal science; or in a related cognate discipline, as recognised by UWA

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Admission Requirements

Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

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Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Career Pathways

Biologist, Botanist, Conservation Biologist, Conservation Officer, Consultant, Ecologist, Enviornmental Manager, Environmental Scientist, Parks Officer, Quarantine Officer, Research Scientist, Research Technician, Rehabilitation Manager, Science Communicator, Wildlife Officer, Zoologist.

Career Pathways Biologist, Botanist, Conservation Biologist, Conservation Officer, Consultant, Ecologist, Enviornmental Manager, Environmental Scientist, Parks Officer, Quarantine Officer, Research Scientist, Research Technician, Rehabilitation Manager, Science Communicator, Wildlife Officer, Zoologist.

Further Study

Students completing this degree may have the option to pursue further studies in research.

Further Study Students completing this degree may have the option to pursue further studies in research.

Course structure

Conversion

Conversion

Students who have not completed cognate studies in their Bachelor degrees must complete up to four relevant conversion units (24 points). Select two units: SCIE4401 Data Use in Science (all students) SCIE4403 Ethical Conduct and Communication of Science (all students) and two other units from the list below after consultation and approval from the course coordinator. Conversion units need to be taken during the first or if not possible, the second semester of the study.

Core

Core

Take all units (6 points):

SCIE4402 Data Management and Analysis in the Natural Sciences (6)

Option

Option

Students in course by coursework and dissertation, take all units in this group (36 points):

Option

Option

Students in course by coursework only, take units to the value of (12 points). Students must complete SCIE5004 and choose another 6 points from the remaining units.

Conservation Biology specialisation

Core

Take all units from this group (18 points):

Option

Students in course by coursework and dissertation, take units to the value of (12 points). Students in course by coursework only, take units to the value of (36 points).

Ecology specialisation

Core

take all units from this group (18 points):

Option

Students in course by coursework and dissertation, take units to the value of (12 points). Students in course by coursework only, take units to the value of (36 points).

Zoology specialisation

Core

take all units from this group (18 points):

Option

Students in course by coursework and dissertation, take units to the value of (12 points). Students in course by coursework only, take units to the value of (36 points).

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).

80.5%

Overall satisfaction

87%

Skill scale

74%

Teaching scale

53.6%

Employed full-time

$62.6k

Average salary

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