Master of Geoscience (MC-GEOSC)

Overview

Entry requirements

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

• an undergraduate degree with a major in Agricultural Science, Atmospheric and Ocean Sciences, Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, Food Science, Genetics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Plant Science or Zoology, or an equivalent qualification; and

• a course weighted average mark of at least H3 (65%).

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

• prior academic performance

3. 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.

4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for graduate 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.

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/

Course structure

Students must complete 200 pts consisting of:

• Foundational Core (25 pts)
• Discipline Core (50pts)
• Stream Subjects (37.5pts)
• Discipline Electives (37.5 – 62.5 points)
• Professional Skills (25 - 50 points)

First Year Subjects:

Foundational Core (25 points)

Students must complete both of:

Discipline Core (25 points)

Students must complete both of:

Stream Subjects (37.5 points)

Students are required to choose one stream from the following two:

• Environmental Geosciences
• Mineral Resources and Exploration

Environmental Geosciences

Students must complete both of:

AND

Students must also complete 12.5 pts from:

Mineral Resources and Exploration

Students must complete both of:

AND

Students must also complete 12.5 pts from:

Students may take the remaining 12.5 points from the discipline elective list or professional skills list.

Second Year Subjects:

Discipline Core (25 pts)

Students must complete the capstone subject:

Note: student must complete the capstone subject towards the end of their course.

Discipline Electives (37.5 - 62.5 points)

Students must complete between 37.5 – 62.5pts of discipline electives:

Professional Skills (25 - 50 points)

Students must complete between 25 - 50pts of professional skills subjects:

Students should note that SCIE90013 is only available to those students who are currently undertaking a research project.

Further study

If the optional research project is completed, there is the possibility of admission to the PhD degree.

Last updated: 10 November 2023