Complete Course Outline
Course: Master of Applied Science (Research) (910AA)
Award: Master of Applied Science
Course Level: 03
Faculty: Faculty of Applied Science
CRICOS Code: 058965A
Offered Locations and Delivery Modes:
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UC Bruce Campus
- Full Time, Face-to-Face - Convener: Dr Bernd Gruber (Ph: +61 2 6206 3804)
- Part Time, Face-to-Face - Convener: Dr Bernd Gruber (Ph: +61 2 6206 3804)
Introduction
This course is designed to meet the needs of graduates of sciences or applied sciences who wish to further develop their expertise in applied science research. It is an opportunity for students with relevant research skills and experience to undertake independent research in a specialised area of interest to both students and supervisors within the Faculty. It is essential that there should be Faculty academic staff members available and willing to supervise the student for the proposed program and applicants are strongly advised to discuss their plans with a possible supervisor before submitting an application. Current areas of expertise in the Applied Science are as follows:
Health Sciences: human physiology, immunology, microbiology, nutritional science, toxicology, drug analysis, pharmaceutical formulation, phytochemistry, pharmacology, psychology, health informatics, forensic science, nursing science and neuromuscular co-ordination.
Resource, Environmental and Heritage Sciences: vegetation and wildlife ecology, freshwater ecology, conservation biology, wildlife genetics, environmental chemistry, geomorphology, micrometerology, geographical information systems, cultural heritage management, resource and environmental management.
Course Requirements
48 credit points as set out in (a) or (b) below:
Candidates are also required to complete a Research Education Program that will enable them to acquire the generic skills and attributes identified as appropriate for graduates of postgraduate research programs at the
(a) Thesis only
48 credit points from the following required unit:
7623 Master of Applied Science Research Thesis Type 1 (48cp) (48cp) OR 8629 Master of Applied Science Research Thesis Type 1 (48cp) PT
(b) Coursework and Thesis
48 credit points as set out below. Students are normally expected to complete the coursework units before commencing the research.
i. Required (36 credit points) as follows:
7624 Master of Applied Science Research Thesis Type 2 (36cp) OR 8630 Master of Applied Science Research Thesis Type 2 (36cp) PT
ii. Restricted choice (12 credit points) as follows:
12 credit points PG level units as approved by the course convener.
Typical Course Structure
(a) Thesis only:
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| YEAR 1 | |
| 7623 Master of Applied Science Research Thesis Type 1 (48cp) | 7623 Master of Applied Science Research Thesis Type 1 (48cp) |
| YEAR 2 | |
| 7623 Master of Applied Science Research Thesis Type 1 (48cp) | 7623 Master of Applied Science Research Thesis Type 1 (48cp) |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| YEAR 1 | |
| PG level unit | 7624 Master of Applied Science Research Thesis Type 2 (36cp) |
| PG level unit | |
| PG level unit | |
| PG level unit | |
| YEAR 2 | |
| 7624 Master of Applied Science Research Thesis Type 2 (36cp) | 7624 Master of Applied Science Research Thesis Type 2 (36cp) |
Course Duration
Standard four semesters full-time or part-time equivalent.Admission Requirements
An Honours degree in science (at H1 or H2A level) or the equivalent in a relevant professional field;OR
A bachelor degree in science or applied science with above average performance, or a bachelor degree followed by a graduate diploma in applied science, or an Honours degree in science at H2B or H3 level.
and
evidence of a capacity for conducting research at the Masters level.