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University of Melbourne

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Master of Science (Ecosystem Science)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Fire and frost; drought and flood; summer and winter. Ecosystems are ever-changing. Add the spectre of climate change and it's clear that understanding and protecting our diverse ecosystems is a major ongoing challenge. Will you accept that challenge in your career?

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
094597K
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar, Jul

About this course

Fire and frost; drought and flood; summer and winter. Ecosystems are ever-changing. Add the spectre of climate change and it's clear that understanding and protecting our diverse ecosystems is a major ongoing challenge.

Will you accept that challenge in your career?

This masters degree, which includes a major research project, will take your expertise in ecosystem science to an advanced level, and prepare you for a career in research.

Study locations

Parkville

What you will learn

Course structure

The Master of Science (Ecosystem Science) is a 200-point course, made up of:

  • Discipline core subjects (25 points)
  • Discipline elective subjects (25 points)
  • Professional skills subjects (25 points)
  • A research project (125 points).

You'll select your core and elective subjects from a large range available. Plus, you'll undertake a major research project, working on an ecosystem science research question. This can involve laboratory, field or social studies work, as needed. To support you and provide direction, you'll have one of our expert researchers as a supervisor.

You'll select a research project topic from these areas:

  • conservation biology
  • ecology
  • ecophysiology
  • environmental psychology
  • environmental and landscape management
  • forest science
  • genetics
  • horticulture
  • hydrology
  • soil science.

We know that you'll need professional skills to give you the edge in the workplace, so you'll be able to select from a wide range of high-level professional subjects, including communication, modelling, programming, ethics and more.

Career pathways

Career outcomes

Our graduates go on to work as foresters, ecologists, landscape managers, sustainability experts, environmental risk managers and research and policy advisors.

Employers in this field include:

  • Government departments of environment and economic development, including VicForests and the Forestry Corporation of NSW
  • Universities and public research institutions such as the CSIRO.

How to apply

Application closing dates

Start-year Intake
Timely applications: 30 November 2021

Mid-year Intake
Timely applications: 31 May 2021

Note: The majority of Commonwealth Support Places (CSPs) are allocated in the timely application round, please apply by the 30 November 2020 to ensure you have the best chance to obtain a CSP.

Processing time

You can expect a decision 6-8 weeks after you submit your application (including all relevant documents).

To apply you will need:
  • Course code: MC-SCIECO
  • Evidence of meeting the University's English Language Requirements
  • Transcripts for all courses attempted or completed, including an explanation of the grading system used
  • A completed Master of Science (Ecosystem Science) Supervisor Form
  • If you intend to apply for Graduate Access Melbourne, you will need supporting evidence.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at University of Melbourne.
81.1%
Overall satisfaction
85.4%
Skill scale
72.6%
Teaching scale
74.8%
Employed full-time
$75k
Average salary