Master of Science (Science)

This course is designed for students with an undergraduate past degree in Science, who wish to broaden and enhance their skills and knowledge in science and technology. It is particularly useful for graduates in one science discipline wishing to broaden their expertise in a related scientific field, or for those aiming to work in a multidisciplinary science environment.

This degree recognises the multidisciplinary nature of many current areas of science and technology, and the importance of having a broad skill set to apply to major problems, such as the impact of climate change, provision of clean energy and water, and the management of dwindling resources, facing society at present.

Major areas of study:

• Actuarial and Financial Science
• Computer Science
• Dryland Agricultural Systems
• Geology
• Geophysics
• Geospatial Science (available on-campus and online)
• Industrial Engineering
• Mathematical Sciences
• Sustainability Management
• Water Quality and Supply Systems.

Research project units within the course aim to develop high levels of communication and research skills, as well as creativity and flexibility in the application of knowledge and skills to new situations.

Please refer to the handbook for additional course overview information. 

What you'll learn

• understand at a deep level a range of science philosophies, theories, principles and concepts, and their inter-relationships, in the contexts of historical and contemporary science practice and research
• effectively use higher order thinking tools in critical, creative and reflective ways to produce innovative scientific solutions to an identified important science research problem which either extends discipline domain knowledge or integrates different fields of study
• communicate in a scholarly style, through a written dissertation, papers and oral presentations, the results of a specific research study, which extends professional practice and leadership in the science field of research
• work independently, and within teams, in an ethical way using problem solving and decision making skills appropriate to the area of chosen research and within the expected standards of the scientific research method which results in enhanced professional practice
• expertly use information technology and a variety of tools to work with data and information associated with the chosen area of research.
• proficiently use and apply established and emerging technologies particularly within the context of a chosen research project to manage, conduct and draw appropriate conclusions about a science research investigation
• expand their ongoing education and training within the field of science and research
• comprehend that Science is an international discipline with varying perspectives as demonstrated in the diversity of opinion identified while undertaking this course
• understand the global and cultural issues within their chosen area of study and how these impact on the practise of their profession