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#1 in Queensland for starting salary and 5 QS Stars in teaching: JCU sets you up for success from day one.
Master of Science
Townsville, Townsville, Australia
# 351-400QS Subject Rankings
18 monthsProgram duration
39,120 AUDTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
Program overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Read more course, you will learn from research and industry experts through practical experiences in varied environments. Choose from one of seven majors, with each offering a range electives to extend and specialise your core knowledge components. Enhance your employability and advance your career in Australia and globally through the Masters Employability Program. Complete a structured co-curricular employability skills and development program, which runs for the duration of the degree. This includes a tailored plan to support individual employment objectives, beginning from semester one through to graduation. You will also have the opportunity to study subjects in Singapore, the Galapagos Islands, Thailand or Vietnam. Students choose from seven majors and can select elective subjects within the same major, or from another discipline to enhance their learning. Only the Environmental Earth Science and Tropical Biology and Conservation majors are available at the Cairns campus. JCU Master of Science graduates are well regarded and highly skilled. You will have the potential to find employment in a wide range of industries in Australia and internationally. Depending on your area of specialisation, you could work across the public or private sector for business, government, education, research or not for profit agencies. You could find employment in roles such as biologist, conservation agent, educator, environmental manager, field or laboratory technician, geologist, research scientist, resource consultant, or science communicator. Students seeking a pathway to full research degrees or a substantive placement program should apply for the Master of Science (Professional) degree from the outset. Subjects completed in the Master of Science degree can be credited towards the Master of Science (Professional). Read less
Program overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Read more course, you will learn from research and industry experts through practical experiences in varied environments. Choose from one of seven majors, with each offering a range electives to extend and specialise your core knowledge components. Enhance your employability and advance your career in Australia and globally through the Masters Employability Program. Complete a structured co-curricular employability skills and development program, which runs for the duration of the degree. This includes a tailored plan to support individual employment objectives, beginning from semester one through to graduation. You will also have the opportunity to study subjects in Singapore, the Galapagos Islands, Thailand or Vietnam. Students choose from seven majors and can select elective subjects within the same major, or from another discipline to enhance their learning. Only the Environmental Earth Science and Tropical Biology and Conservation majors are available at the Cairns campus. JCU Master of Science graduates are well regarded and highly skilled. You will have the potential to find employment in a wide range of industries in Australia and internationally. Depending on your area of specialisation, you could work across the public or private sector for business, government, education, research or not for profit agencies. You could find employment in roles such as biologist, conservation agent, educator, environmental manager, field or laboratory technician, geologist, research scientist, resource consultant, or science communicator. Students seeking a pathway to full research degrees or a substantive placement program should apply for the Master of Science (Professional) degree from the outset. Subjects completed in the Master of Science degree can be credited towards the Master of Science (Professional). Read less
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites: Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in science with a minimum GPA of 5.0 (65%); or equivalent.
Tuition Fee and Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
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QS subject rankings
Subject: Biological Sciences
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