Master of Environmental Science (MC-ENVSC)

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Overview

Award title	Master of Environmental Science
Year & campus	2018 — Parkville
CRICOS code	092793M
Fees information	Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date
Study level & type	Graduate Coursework
AQF level	9
Credit points	200 credit points
Duration	24 months full-time or 48 months part-time

The Master of Environmental Science gives students the opportunity to undertake intensive study in environmental science at a graduate level. It is designed for students with existing undergraduate studies in the life, chemical, earth or environmental sciences to extend their scientific knowledge of environmental problems, and to facilitate the development of professional scientific skills in environmental problem solving.

The program offers students the flexibility to develop their own interests by selection from a broad range of coursework subjects including: 1) core discipline study, 2) a core industry project and 3) a professional skills component that provides high-level training in the areas of communication, business and science application. Students may elect to take one or two Environmental Studies subjects if they wish to broaden their interests beyond the required Science offerings.

Entry requirements

In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

an undergraduate degree in an appropriate scientific discipline, with a course weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%)

Note 1: Appropriate scientific disciplines are any Biological Science, Chemistry, Earth Science, Forest Science, Geography, Statistics and Agricultural Science
Note 2: Students who have completed an undergraduate degree in another science discipline may be considered for entry if they have completed at least 100 points of study up to second year level in the any combination of Biological Science, Chemistry, Earth Science, Forest Science, Geography, Statistics and Agricultural Science

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider prior academic performance.

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for postgraduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required.

Notes:

Quotas may be applied to the degree as a whole, or to an individual stream, and preference may be given to applicants with evidence of appropriate preparation or potential to undertake research.
Entry into a stream of the Master of Science is subject to the capacity of the department(s) or schools(s) offering the program stream to provide adequate supervision in a research project appropriate to the interests and preparation of the individual student and may be subject to the agreement of a member of academic staff to supervise the project module.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to providingsupport to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website. http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Intended learning outcomes

At the completion of this course, students should have gained:

a detailed understanding of selected contemporary issues in environmental science and the kinds of data generated by environmental science research programs;
the ability to critically investigate, evaluate and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in the environmental sciences;
skills in planning, conducting and managing a project specifically related to environmental science issues or opportunities within industry, including effective skills in data collection, analysis and interpretation;
the ability to communicate scientific concepts and results in oral and written form to specialist and nonspecialist audiences;
the ability to identify contexts in which their deep disciplinary strengths in their chosen area of expertise can contribute to addressing broader environmental issues;
a profound appreciation of the ways in which different scientific disciplines contribute to tackling challenging problems in the environmental sciences, requiring collaboration and mutual respect

Generic skills

The ability to interact in a cross-cultural environment
The ability to develop time and project management skills
The ability to exercise critical judgement and operate in both a team environment and/or with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability
The ability to exercise independent thinking and high-level problem solving skills

Graduate attributes

Graduates will:

have the ability to demonstrate advanced independent critical enquiry, analysis and reflection;
have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship;
have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline(s);
reach a high level of achievement in writing, research or project activities, problem-solving and communication;
be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning;
be able to examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines;
have a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment; and
be able to initiate and implement constructive change in their communities, including professions and workplaces.

Course structure

Students must complete a total of 200 credit points, comprised of:

Core Subjects (50 points)
Environmental Science Discipline Subjects (75 - 100 points)
Broadening Environmental Studies Subjects (up to 25 points)
Professional Skills (between 25 and 50 points)

Course structure notes:

EVSC90017 Global Environmental Change must be taken in the first semester of enrolment
EVSC90019 Graduate Seminar: Environmental Science must be taken in the final semester of enrolment
EVSC90031 Industry Project in Environmental Science will be taken in the second year of study
Outstanding students may replace the Industry Project with EVSC90032 Environmental Science Research Project, depending upon the availability of a suitable project and supervisor.

Subject options

Core Subjects (50 points)

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
EVSC90017	Global Environmental Change	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
EVSC90019	Graduate Seminar: Environmental Science	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
EVSC90031	Industry Project in EnvironmentalScience	Year Long (On Campus - Parkville)	25

Environmental Science Discipline Subjects (75 - 100 points)

Students will select between 75 and 100 points of elective subjects. Students who have not completed the equivalent of EVSC30002 must complete EVSC90009. Students who have not completed the equivalent of EVSC30003 must complete EVSC90014. Students may be eligible to take up to 25 points of undergraduate subjects to meet prerequisite requirements. These electives can be chosen from the following subjects:

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
		Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Not available in 2018 Semester 2 (On Campus - Burnley) June (On Campus - Parkville) October (On Campus - Parkville) February (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (Online) Year Long (On Campus - Parkville)
ATOC30003	Atmosphere Ocean Interaction	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ATOC30004	Dynamical Meteorology and Oceanography	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ATOC30008	Atmospheric Processes and Composition	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ATOC90005	Atmosphere Ocean Interaction and Climate	Not available in 2018	12.5
ATOC90006	Climate Analysis and Modelling	Not available in 2018	12.5
ATOC90010	Statistics in Climate Dynamics	Not available in 2018	12.5
ATOC90011	Convective Clouds and Storms	Not available in 2018	12.5
ATOC90013	Atmospheric Modelling	Not available in 2018	12.5
BCMB30002	Functional Genomics and Bioinformatics	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
BTCH90009	Genomics and Bioinformatics	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
CHEM90006	Analytical & Environmental Chemistry	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
CHEM90007	Environmental Chemistry	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ECOL30005	Applied Ecology	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ENEN90006	Solid Wastes to Sustainable Resources	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ENEN90011	Energy Efficiency Technology	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ENEN90027	Energy for Sustainable Development	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ENEN90029	Water and Waste Water Management	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ENEN90030	Groundwater Hydrology	Not available in 2018	12.5
ENEN90033	Solar Energy	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ENEN90034	Environmental Applied Hydrology	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ENGR90030	Non-Renewable Energy	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ERTH90026	Climate Modelling and Climate Change	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ERTH90028	Urban Soils, Substrates and Water	Semester 2 (On Campus - Burnley)	12.5
ERTH90029	Environmental Geochemistry	Not available in 2018	6.25
ERTH90034	Advanced Hydrogeology	June (On Campus - Parkville)	6.25
EVSC90009	Problem Solving in Environmental Science	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
EVSC90014	Environmental Risk Assessment	October (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
EVSC90015	Environmental Impact Assessment	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
EVSC90020	Environmental Modelling	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
EVSC90025	Water Sensitive Urban Design	February (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
EVSC90026	Modelling Species Distributions & Niches	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (Online)	12.5
EVSC90032	Environmental Science Research Project	Year Long (On Campus - Parkville)	25

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
		Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) February (On Campus - Parkville) Not available in 2018 Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) April (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Burnley) September (On Campus - Parkville) July (On Campus - Parkville) January (On Campus - Parkville) Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville) September (Off Campus) Semester 1 (On Campus - Burnley)
FOOD90034	Sustainable Food Production	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
FRST90015	Forest Ecosystems	February (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
FRST90019	Forest Assessment and Monitoring	Not available in 2018	12.5
FRST90022	Forests and Water	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
FRST90025	Bushfire & Climate	February (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
FRST90026	Bushfire & Biodiversity	April (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
FRST90032	Forests, Carbon and Climate Change	Semester 2 (On Campus - Burnley)	12.5
FRST90034	Ecological Restoration	September (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
FRST90078	Conserving and Managing Native Forests	July (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
GEOG30022	River Ecology & Ecosystem Management	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
GEOG90003	Integrated River & Catchment Management	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
GEOG90024	Coastal Landforms and Management	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
GEOG90026	Global Climate Change In Context	February (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
GEOG90027	Biogeography and Ecology of Fire	January (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
GEOL30003	Sedimentary Geology	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
GEOL30007	Geomicrobiology and Biogeochemistry	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
GEOL90005	Hydrogeology/Environmental Geochemistry	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
GEOL90043	Fundamentals of Geological CO2 Storage	Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)	6.25
GEOL90046	Environmental Geology Field Techniques	September (Off Campus)	6.25
GEOM30009	Imaging the Environment	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
GEOM90005	Remote Sensing	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
HORT90003	Plants and the Urban Environment	Not available in 2018	12.5
HORT90038	Food Production for Urban Landscapes	Semester 1 (On Campus - Burnley)	12.5
NRMT90002	Management of Plant and Animal Invasions	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
NRMT90007	Community Natural Resource Management	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
POPH90014	Epidemiology 1	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
SCIE90014	Renewable Energy	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Broadening Environmental Studies Subjects (up to 25 points)

These electives can be chosen from the following subjects:

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
		Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) April (On Campus - Parkville) June (On Campus - Parkville) November (On Campus - Parkville) Not available in 2018 Semester 2 (On Campus - Burnley) Semester 1 (On Campus - Burnley) February (On Campus - Burnley) September (On Campus - Burnley) March (On Campus - Parkville) July (On Campus - Parkville)
ATOC90002	Climate Affairs	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ECON90016	Environmental Economics and Strategy	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ENEN90028	Monitoring Environmental Impacts	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ENST90002	Social Impact Assessment and Evaluation	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ENST90004	Climate Change Politics and Policy	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ENST90005	Environmental Policy	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ENST90017	Environmental Policy Instruments	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ENST90032	Sustainability and Behaviour Change	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ENST90033	Climate Change Mitigation	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ENST90034	Adapting to Climate Change	April (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
FRST90017	Bushfire Planning & Management	June (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
FRST90030	Forests in the Asia Pacific Region	November (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
GEOG90007	China Field Class PG	June (On Campus - Parkville)	25
GEOG90019	Indigenous Land Management	Not available in 2018	12.5
GEOG90020	Risk Management and Public Participation	Not available in 2018	12.5
GEOG90021	Conservation and Cultural Environments	Not available in 2018	12.5
HORT90004	Plant Production and Establishment	Semester 2 (On Campus - Burnley)	12.5
HORT90033	Plants in the Landscape	Semester 1 (On Campus - Burnley)	12.5
HORT90039	Green Infrastructure for Liveable Cities	February (On Campus - Burnley)	12.5
HORT90046	Designing Green Roofs and Walls	September (On Campus - Burnley)	12.5
MULT90004	Sustainability Governance and Leadership	March (On Campus - Parkville) July (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
NRMT90014	Sustainable Landscapes	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Professional Skills (between 25 and 50 points)

Students will select at least 25 points of the following professional skills elective subjects:

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
		Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) September (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) Not available in 2018 Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)
ACTL90004	Insurance Risk Models	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
BUSA90403	Business Tools: Money People & Processes	September (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
COMP90038	Algorithms and Complexity	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
COMP90059	Introduction to Python Programming	Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
EDUC90839	Science in Schools	Not available in 2018	12.5
ENEN90031	Quantitative Environmental Modelling	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ENEN90032	Environmental Analysis Tools	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
ENGR90029	Analysing Energy Systems	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
GEOM90008	Foundations of Spatial Information	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
LING90002	Presenting Academic Discourse	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
MAST30011	Graph Theory	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
MAST30025	Linear Statistical Models	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
MAST90007	Statistics for Research Workers	Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
MAST90044	Thinking and Reasoning with Data	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
MAST90045	Systems Modelling and Simulation	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
PHYC30021	Laboratory and Computational Physics 3	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
SCIE90005	Ethics and Responsibility in Science	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
SCIE90012	Science Communication	Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
SCIE90013	Communication for Research Scientists	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
SCIE90017	Science and Technology Internship	Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Further study

Upon successful completion of the Research Project, students may be eligible to apply to study for a PhD at the University of Melbourne.

Last updated: 18 December 2020