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This program covers the fundamental concepts and ‘big questions’ of modern astronomy, in order to equip students with a good overall understanding and general knowledge about modern astronomy, rather than training as a professional astronomer. The intention of the master program is to provide scope for more specialist study in astronomy, plus opportunities for major project work, while still maintaining an emphasis on learning about the fundamental concepts and ‘big questions’ of modern astronomy.

Entry Requirements

This program is available to students who have a recognised tertiary qualification (or approved equivalent). Applicants not holding a relevant tertiary qualification, but with substantial relevant experience may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate of Science (Astronomy), and can transfer to the Graduate Diploma of Science (Astronomy) upon obtaining at least a credit average in the Graduate Certificate of Science (Astronomy), subject to the approval of the Program Coordinator. Students who have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma of Science (Astronomy) may apply to progress to the Master of Science (Astronomy).

Students are expected to be computer literate and to have internet access outside of Swinburne.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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From the human genome to the ecosystem, biological sciences are an exciting field of study.

At Massey, biological sciences are especially strong - we have a large staff of biologists, microbiologists and ecologists. This means a major in biological science at Massey will give you an in-depth and comprehensive understanding in a number of biological disciplines - which is a bonus when selecting a job.

Some of the most significant results from the study of biological sciences are being applied in areas such as human health, unravelling the human genome, novel pharmaceutical products derived from plants and animals, the problems of conserving very rare species (biodiversity), finding out who is related to who in the natural world (with spin-offs to forensic science), and managing ecosystem services - which supply us with fresh water, clean air, and fertile soil.

Studying biological sciences at Massey will give you the opportunity to take a multidisciplinary overview of this important and fast-moving field of science and its applications.

Massey scientists are on the world stage in so many areas of biology from the applied sciences in agriculture and animal science and food technology, to the latest theories about the origins of life and the processes of molecular evolution. At Massey, you’ll encounter many internationally renowned scientists and learn first-hand from the experts.

Entry Requirements

All students must have a university entrance qualification, see Massey University undergraduate entry requirements. A background in biology at NCEA Level 3 (or equivalent) is very useful and other Science subjects (chemistry, and statistics in particular) are helpful. Chemistry is strongly recommended if you want to emphasise molecular aspects of this major.

If you have some chemistry background, but not to NCEA Level 3 (or equivalent), we recommend that you take 123.103 Introductory Chemistry before beginning your programme. This paper will introduce you to basic chemical vocabulary and provides training in the important chemical principles. Similarly, if you have not done NCEA Level 3 Biology you can take 162.103 Introductory Biology. Before enrolling in these papers you will need a university entrance qualification or, if you enrol over the Summer, you must achieve University Entrance before the beginning of Semester One

Other Fees

Enrolment Fee - $51.40 (NZD)

Student Services Levy - $237.50 (NZD)

Massey Foundation Fee -$22.40 (NZD)

Distance Learning overseas venue fee - $214.20 (NZD)

Textbooks

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Biotechnology refers to the use of plants, animals and microorganisms to create new products or processes. Biotechnology plays an important role in helping industry, medicine and agriculture produce foods and medicines, manage disease and pests, and clean up the environment.

We offer this course at Monash University Malaysia. Find out more about the Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) there.

Biotechnology is a multidisciplinary field, encompassing aspects of biochemistry, cell biology, chemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, physiology and instrumental analysis needed to make a contribution in this cut-edge field.

The course includes a combination of core and elective units, and you can tailor the course to your own interests. You might choose to complement your major with electives like environmental science, computing and statistics.

Field trips might take you to eucalyptus plantations in the tropical lowlands or the Malaysian Peninsular and Borneo Islands to visit crop research stations specialising in rice.

In your final year you'll be able to leverage contacts made throughout your course to participate in directed biotechnological research in your applied research project.

By the time you graduate, you will understand the interdisciplinary nature of biotechnology and have skills and knowledge of food and environmental microbiology and natural products chemistry relevant and sought after by local and international industries.

Entry Requirements

Equivalent Australian Year 12.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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This interdisciplinary laboratory-based program has a core of basic science studies including principles of modern instrumentation, experimental design and data analysis, biochemical and microbiological techniques and recombinant DNA technology.

The industrial strand offered at Gippsland incorporates food microbiology, environmental microbiology and chemistry, providing opportunities for local employment in the dairy and water and waste industries; links with regional industries enable final-year students to participate in directed biotechnological research in an applied research project.

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of VCE including:

Units 3 and 4 - one of biology, chemistry, mathematical methods (CAS), physics, geography, psychology or specialist mathematics; and

A study score of at least 20 in any VCE English units 3 and 4.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Students studying any laboratory based units by distance education are required to attend compulsory residential schools at the Gippsland campus in order to complete the practical component. The residential program may involve between 5 and 7 days per unit of study and are usually held in April and September.

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Business Information Systems are the lifeblood of organisations in today's increasingly automated world - offering an infinite number of diverse and complex functions enabled by the explosion of internet applications and increasing sophistication of databases and other business software.

As an Information Systems professional you will be armed with the tools you need to understand the complexity of these systems - positioning you as highly valued asset within any number of industry sectors or professions.

Entry Requirements

Secondary school results
English competency

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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