We believe that the leaders of tomorrow will increasingly be drawn from the ranks of scientists. Their special knowledge and creative skills in analysis and problem-solving have never been more pertinent to the needs of the world; whether it be in industrial processes, the development of new products or in meeting the daunting global challenge of environmental sustainability.
The Faculty of Science is at the forefront of many new developments in science and is renowned for the range and quality of its research.
We attract some of the best Australian and international scientists and have award winning Federation fellows, Eureka prize winners and Rhodes scholars amongst our scientific research staff. Their expertise is reflected in our teaching programs.
We provide high-quality coursework progrspaams in both traditional and emerging fields of science. Study is possible by distance learning in some programs. The key to many of our programs is their flexibility, enabling you to specialise in a chosen discipline to gain particular skills, and also to broaden your postgraduate training to optimise opportunities for employment and satisfying careers.
Coursework Program Summary Table
Please note that not all courses are necessarily available in every academic semester, and students who find this of particular concern should consult the program co-ordinator or School contact person prior to accepting an offer of a place.
| Aviation |
| Award |
Code |
Minimum entry requirements |
Duration |
Total UOC |
Intake |
Links |
|
|
MScTech
|
8738
|
A recognised Bachelor degree with relevant industry experience.
|
Equivalent of 1 year full-time study by distance education
|
48 UOC
|
S1 & S2
|
Handbook
|
|
| Aviation Management |
| Award |
Code |
Minimum entry requirements |
Duration |
Total UOC |
Intake |
Links |
|
|
GradDip
|
5678
|
A recognised Bachelor degree with relevant industry experience.
|
Equivalent of 1 year full-time study by distance education
|
36 UOC
|
S1 & S2
|
Handbook
|
|
GradCert
|
7448
|
A minimum of four years of relevant experience or two years of advanced training (e.g. holder of an ATPL).
|
Equivalent of ½ year full-time study by distance education
|
18 UOC
|
S1 & S2
|
Handbook
|
|
| Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences |
| Award |
Code |
Minimum entry requirements |
Duration |
Total UOC |
Intake |
Links |
|
|
GradDip
by research
|
5345 & 5355*
|
A recognised one-year Bachelor degree in a relevant area.
|
1 year full-time research
|
48 UOC
|
S1 & S2
|
Handbook/Handbook*
|
|
MPhil
|
2475
|
3 year degree with >65 (Credit) average or, for overseas applicants, a 1st Class degree or 4 year degree in a relevant discipline. |
1½ years full-time study
|
72 UOC
|
S1 & S2
|
Course leaflet
Handbook
|
|
| Conservation Biology |
| Award |
Code |
Minimum entry requirements |
Duration |
Total UOC |
Intake |
Links |
|
|
Master of Conservation Biology
|
8745
|
A recognised appropriate four-year Bachelor degree at a level acceptable to the Postgraduate Coursework Education Committee of the Faculty.
|
1 Year full-time study.
1 semester at UNSW
1 semester at Victoria University, Wellington,
New Zealand
|
48 UOC
|
|
Handbook
|
|
| Marine Science and Management |
| Award |
Code |
Minimum entry requirements |
Duration |
Total UOC |
Intake |
Links |
|
|
Master of Marine Science and Management (new in 2012)
|
8270
|
A recognised 3-year Bachelor degree in a relevant area.
|
1 year full-time study
|
48 UOC
|
S1
|
Handbook
Download flyer (PDF 1.05 MB)
|
|
| Spatial Information |
| Award |
Code |
Minimum entry requirements |
Duration |
Total UOC |
Intake |
Links |
|
|
MScTech
|
8714
|
Four year degree from an approved university in environmental, surveying, computer science or related fields, or qualifications deemed appropriate by the Faculty Coursework Committee.
|
1 year full-time study
|
48 UOC
|
S1 & S2
|
Handbook
|
|
GradDip
|
5693
|
Three year degree from an approved university or qualifications deemed appropriate by the Faculty Coursework Committee.
|
1 year full-time study
|
36 UOC
|
S1 & S2
|
Handbook
|
|
GradCert
|
7714
|
Three year degree from an approved university or qualifications deemed appropriate by the Faculty Coursework Committee.
|
½ year full-time study
|
24 UOC
|
S1 & S2
|
Handbook
|
|
| Chemical Analysis and Laboratory Management |
| Award |
Code |
Minimum entry requirements |
Duration |
Total UOC |
Intake |
Links |
|
|
MScTech
|
8708
|
A recognised four-year BSc degree with a major in chemistry.
|
1 year full-time study
|
48 UOC
|
S1 & S2
|
Handbook
|
|
GradDip
|
5648
|
A recognised BSc degree with a major in chemistry.
|
1 year full-time study
|
36 UOC
|
S1 & S2
|
Handbook
|
|
GradCert
|
7428
|
A recognised BSc degree with a major in chemistry.
|
½-1 year full-time study
|
36 UOC
|
S1 & S2
|
Handbook
|
|
| Mathematics |
| Award |
Code |
Minimum entry requirements |
Duration |
Total UOC |
Intake |
Links |
|
|
MScTech
|
8718
|
A recognised four-year Bachelor degree in applied mathematics, pure mathematics or statistics; others may be admitted following completion of a qualifying program.
|
1 year full-time study
|
48 UOC
|
S1 & S2
|
Handbook
|
|
Master of Financial Mathematics
|
8161
|
A recognised four-year Bachelor degree with significant quantitative component (such as Science, Engineering, Finance); others may be admitted following completion of a qualifying program
|
1½ years full-time study
|
72 UOC
|
S1 only
|
Handbook
|
|
| Statistics |
| Award |
Code |
Minimum entry requirements |
Duration |
Total UOC |
Intake |
Links |
|
|
MStats
|
8750
|
A recognised three-year Bachelor degree in statistics or a four-year Honours degree in a related field (commonly mathematics); Honours graduates in statistics may be exempt from a maximum of one-third of courses.
|
1 to 1½ years full-time study
|
72 UOC
|
S1 & S2
|
Handbook
|
|
GradDip
|
5659
|
A recognised Bachelor degree in statistics or econometrics, or in commerce with major in business statistics.
|
1 year full-time study
|
48 UOC
|
S1 & S2
|
Handbook
|
|
Master of Biostatistics
|
8751
|
A recognised three-year Bachelor degree in statistics or a four-year Honours degree in a related field with a significant quantitative component (such as Science, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, Psychology, Epidemiology or Bioinformatics; Honours graduates in statistics may be exempt from a maximum of one-third of courses.
|
1½ years full-time study
|
72 UOC
|
S1 only
|
Handbook
|
|
GradCert
|
7659
|
An undergraduate degree with a significant quantitative component (science, engineering, commerce).
|
½ year
|
24 UOC
|
|
Handbook
|
|
| Engineering Materials |
| Award |
Code |
Minimum entry requirements |
Duration |
Total UOC |
Intake |
Links |
|
|
MScTech
|
8715
|
A recognised four-year Bachelor degree in engineering or science.
|
1 year full-time study
|
48 UOC
|
S1 & S2
|
Handbook
|
|
| Optometry and Vision Science |
| Award |
Code |
Minimum entry requirements |
Duration |
Total UOC |
Intake |
Links |
|
|
MOptom
|
8760
|
A recognised four year Bachelor degree in Optometry
|
1 year full-time study
|
48 UOC
|
S1 only
|
Handbook
|
|
GradDip
|
5665
|
A recognised three year Bachelor degree in optometry
|
1 year full-time study
|
36 UOC
|
S1 only
|
Handbook
|
|
GradCert
|
7435
|
|
½ year full-time study
|
18 UOC
|
S1 only
|
Handbook
|
|
GradDip by Research
|
5523
|
|
1 year full-time study
|
48 UOC
|
S1 & S2
|
Handbook
|
|
Master of Community Eye Health (MCEH)
|
8761
|
At least 3 years’ appropriate work experience in the area of community eye health and a degree equivalent to a an Australian Bachelors degree.
|
1 year full-time study
The program is conducted at the International Centre for Advancement of Rural Eye Care (ICARE), part of the LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) Hyderabad, India.
|
48 UOC
|
Summer session
|
Handbook
|
|
Graduate Diploma in Community Eye Health (GradDipCEH)
|
5666
|
At least 3 years’ appropriate work experience in the area of community eye health.
|
0.8 year full-time study
The program is conducted at the International Centre for Advancement of Rural Eye Care (ICARE), part of the LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) Hyderabad, India.
|
36 UOC
|
Summer session
|
Handbook
|
|
Institute of Environmental Studies
| Environmental Management |
| Award |
Code |
Minimum entry requirements |
Duration |
Total UOC |
Intake |
Links |
|
|
GradCert
|
7339
|
A recognised Bachelor degree in any discipline of study. Performance in the degree and/or relevant experience will also be considered for admission. In special circumstances, students who do not have such qualifications may be considered for admission into the Graduate Certificate. In these cases, credit level performance in the Graduate Certificate may lead to articulation with the Graduate Diploma and the Master programs.
|
6 months full-time study or equivalent part-time
|
24 UOC
|
S1 & S2
|
Handbook
|
|
GradDip
|
5499
|
A recognised Bachelor degree in any discipline of study. Performance in the degree and/or relevant experience will also be considered for admission. Articulation into the Masters program is possible.
|
1 year full-time study or equivalent part-time
|
48 UOC
|
S1 & S2
|
Handbook
|
|
Master of Environmental Management
|
8619
|
A recognised Bachelor degree in any discipline of study. Performance in the degree and/or relevant experience will also be considered for admission. Articulation into the Masters program is possible.
|
1½ years full-time study or equivalent part-time
|
72 UOC
|
S1 & S2
|
Handbook
Course information
|
|
| Physics |
| Award |
Code |
Minimum entry requirements |
Duration |
Total UOC |
Intake |
Links |
|
|
GradDip
|
5533
|
A recognised Bachelor degree in a related area.
|
1 year full-time
|
48 UOC
|
S1 & S2
|
Handbook
|
|
| Physics Research Techniques |
| Award |
Code |
Minimum entry requirements |
Duration |
Total UOC |
Intake |
Links |
|
|
GradDip
|
5663
|
A recognised Bachelor degree in a related area.
|
1 year full-time
|
48 UOC
|
S1 & S2
|
Handbook
|
|
| Clinical Psychology |
| Award |
Code |
Minimum entry requirements |
Duration |
Total UOC |
Intake |
Links |
|
|
MPsychol
|
8256
|
A recognised four-year Bachelor degree with Honours Class 1. The degree completed must be recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia and it must have included a research thesis as a major component.
|
2 years full-time study
|
96 UOC
|
S1 only
|
Handbook
|
|
| Forensic Psychology |
| Award |
Code |
Minimum entry requirements |
Duration |
Total UOC |
Intake |
Links |
|
|
MPsychol
|
8257
|
A recognised four-year Bachelor degree with Honours Class 1 or a good Class 2 in Psychology. The degree completed must be recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia and it must have included a research thesis as a major component.
|
2 years full-time study
|
96 UOC
|
S1 only
|
Handbook
|
|
| Organisational Psychology |
| Award |
Code |
Minimum entry requirements |
Duration |
Total UOC |
Intake |
Links |
|
|
MPsychol
|
8258
|
A recognised four-year Bachelor degree with Honours Class 1 or a good Class 2 in Psychology. The degree completed must be recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia and it must have included a research thesis as a major component.
|
2 years full-time study
|
96 UOC
|
S1 only
|
Handbook
|
|
Interfaculty Programs
Australian School of Business
| Technology Management |
| Award |
Code |
Minimum entry requirements |
Duration |
Total UOC |
Intake |
Links |
|
|
Master of Technology and Innovation Management
|
8007
|
Undergraduate degree in science, engineering or technology.
|
1 year full-time study
|
48 UOC
|
S1 & S2
|
Australian School of Business
|
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