Masters (Coursework)
This course is in teach-out and is not accepting new admissions from 2018. It has been replaced by S7Z Master of Marine and Antarctic Science, please visit that page for the latest information.
The Master of Applied Science (Marine Environment) provides graduates with advanced skills and knowledge in the collection, analysis and translation of scientific information for real world outcomes. Specialisation options are available in one of four major streams: FISHERIES MANAGEMENT, AQUACULTURE, MARINE CONSERVATION and AQUATIC ANIMAL HEALTH. Graduates are well positioned to contribute in areas of marine resource and environmental management, science policy, and technical management across a range of marine and maritime industries. Commencing with development of skills and knowledge via eight coursework units, this course concludes by exposing students to independent, research-based study with a two semester (or equivalent) research project. The supervised project refines students' skills and knowledge in knowledge and data integration, synthesis and critiquing skills.
Applicants for this course will have obtained an Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent qualification at a recognised tertiary institution. Applicants with degrees in environmental management, wildlife management, marine biology, environmental science, environmental or ecological economics, environmental law or policy or related disciplines will be accepted for entry.Alternative entry is considered on a case by case basis for applicants having demonstrable learning and experience in aquatic or marine science. Those not meeting this requirement may be required to undertake additional study to gain admission.
Students are required to obtain an overall credit average in the course work component of the course before progressing to the research project units (Dissertation). Enrolment in the Dissertation is also subject to approval. Approval will be informed by availability of suitable academic supervision and other project resourcing requirements.