Online Science Honours Environmental Management Degree :: Accredited Universities

The aim of Honours is to extend the student's grasp of the principles and practice of their subject, and to develop ability for independent research.

An Honours qualification of 2A is normally required for admission to higher research degree study.

Entry Requirements

Completion of a Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent in the same discipline or cognate area with a Distinction average; subject to availability of a suitable supervisor and approval by the Dean of School. Students interested in enrolling in Honours are advised to contact the Academic Chair before application to discuss supervision of their potential research project.

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The Master of Applied Science (Marine Environment) provides students with advanced skills and knowledge in the collection, analysis and translation of scientific information for real world outcomes.

Students may specialise in one of the following majors while retaining some flexibility to combine units across the majors.

Marine Conservation
Aquaculture
Fisheries Management
Aquatic Animal Health

Graduates will demonstrate maximum value to employers in management and leadership roles in areas including industry and government science policy, or roles as science communicators and industry or environmental advocates.

The Masters course builds on the base skills and knowledge developed initially across 8 coursework units to expose students to independent, research-based study through which research problem-solving skills are developed. A defined research project under the supervision of one or more National Centre staff is completed across a 1 semester (or two semester - Masters with Honours J7V) duration.

Entry Requirements

Candidates for the degree will require the approval of the National Centre Director and will have obtained a Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification at another approved tertiary institution. Students with degrees in environmental management, wildlife management, environmental economics, ecological economics, environmental law, marine affairs, marine science, environmental science or related disciplines (e.g., Fisheries, Aquaculture, Marine Conservation or equivalent) from other universities will be accepted for entry.

Students will be expected to have demonstrable experience in aquatic science. Students without this experience may be required to undertake remedial study. Candidature is subject to appropriate supervision and project support being available for the Dissertation topic approved by the National Centre and subject to satisfying the prerequisites required for the chosen field of study

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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, 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.

Entry Requirements

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.
Enrolment in the research project unit (Dissertation) component of the degree is subject to approval by the AMC's Director of the National Centre for Marine Conservation & Resource Sustainability. Approval will be informed by availability of suitable academic supervision and other project resourcing requirements.

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This program is an integral part of regional, rural and national environmental sustainability. It provides a strong scientific understanding of global environmental issues and well-developed technical and scientific competencies in field and laboratory related to: ecological principles and methods, land and environmental impact assessment, design and analysis of experiments and surveys, and spatial measurement, mapping and analysis. The BEnvSc produces graduates of high quality, who will be valued for their expertise in basic scientific disciplines and for their ability to apply their knowledge to cross-disciplinary areas, especially those relating to environmental issues. They will have opportunities to undertake a wide choice of elective units in soil, ecological restoration, conservation biology, water, wildlife or vegetation. The Bachelor of Environmental Science also provides a specialisation or major in Management where additional skills in project management, natural resources policy, land, wildlife and water management can be obtained. A fourth year is required for Honours.

Entry Requirements

Assumed knowledge is Mathematics and recommended knowledge is Biology and/or Chemistry

For students without the recommended background knowledge, the Faculty offers a Foundation unit in Chemistry and Mathematics

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Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.

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This one-year Honours course provides an opportunity for students to study a particular area in depth and gain experience in project management. Students obtain training in research techniques and principles, develop advanced analysis and problem solving skills and develop skills to effectively communicate scientific information in written and oral formats.

As well as providing advanced training for work in industry and government, this course is also essential preparation in research training for research work at the Masters and Doctoral levels. The course meets the needs of graduates who require research training and knowledge, as well as scholarly expertise in specific disciplines, or who require preparation for further postgraduate study; or for careers as research officers, analysts, and other positions requiring highly developed conceptual and analytical skills.

The course provides a vital link to postgraduate degrees from Bachelor degree courses in the scientific areas, including Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Biomedical Science, Bachelor of Environmental Science or Environmental Management, Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Pharmacy and other similar degrees.

Career opportunities exist in areas such as scientist, environmental scientist, environmental manager, exercise and sport scientist, biomedical scientist, teacher and technical or laboratory manager.

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of a recognised bachelors degree or equivalent in a science, engineering, information technology, health or allied health discipline or field with at least a credit average or at least a credit average in third level units.

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