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Master of Science in Environmental Science

Course Code: M1073

This course provides advanced training in the application of environmental science to problem solving. The course is open to people working as environmental professionals, or seeking to do so, who want to undertake advanced studies in environmental science to broaden their environmental expertise or specialise further in a selected area.

This course facilitates improved awareness of environmental issues from technical, social and political perspectives, and provides more specific knowledge in areas of particular interest to individual students. This course aims to supply leaders to the environmental professions with the interdisciplinary scientific and policy skills required to deal with today's complex environmental problems. Graduates from the course are well equipped to contribute to continuing improvement in environmental management practices.

Level:	Master - Coursework
Qualification:	Master of Science (MSc) in Environmental Science
Duration:	1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Availability:	Murdoch campus (internal) Murdoch campus (external)
Employment Prospects:	Past students have come from and/or found employment in the public and private sectors, including the consulting industry, in Australia and overseas.
Special Requirements:	Some external units may require on-campus attendance for a short period.

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