Master of Science in Sustainable Water Futures
Master of Science in Sustainable Water Futures
This program builds on your professional experience and/or prior qualifications to develop advanced expertise and critical understanding in science and in these disciplines. Depending on the specialization chosen, you may find employment at a senior level in a wide range of destinations, including federal, state and local government bodies, universities,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This program builds on your professional experience and/or prior qualifications to develop advanced expertise and critical understanding in science and in these disciplines.
Depending on the specialization chosen, you may find employment at a senior level in a wide range of destinations, including federal, state and local government bodies, universities, research organizations, food and agriculture industries, private companies, health facilities, science-based industries, or private consultancies.
Horticulture is one of the fastest growing food producing sectors in Australia. Western Sydney University (WSU) Hawkesbury Campus has been excellent in delivering high-quality research and teaching programs in horticulture. The unique Master of Science (Greenhouse Horticulture), Graduate Diploma in Protected Cropping, and Graduate Certificate in Protected Cropping offer students exciting learning opportunities to extend the students’ knowledge and further develop their expertise in the areas of science, technology and business with a strong focus on intensive horticulture. The highlight for the learning journey is the Master class experience, where you will be meeting with industry experts and working on real life industry challenges in a world-class greenhouse facility at the National Vegetable Protected Cropping Centre (NVPCC) of WSU. Themes for the Master class include crop and produce management, software and hardware systems, integrated pest management and fustigation systems. In addition, students will have the opportunity to complete protected cropping industry projects by integrating and applying what you have learned. The course will also help students to harness and showcase leadership, communication and business skills. Graduates of these versatile and flexible degrees will be able to apply the latest research findings and practices to the workplace or to explore new career options in the field of horticulture with an elevated perspective and a new skill set. Graduates of the Master of Science (Greenhouse Horticulture) will also have the opportunities to conduct cutting-edge research with an industry partner or at the NVPCC and the Future Food Systems Corporate Centre towards a PhD.
Your career
Career opportunities include:
Health Promotion Officer
Research and Evaluation Officer
Food Scientist
Secondary Teacher in Food Technology
Professional Horticulture Scientist
Agricultural Researcher
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in natural or physical science, medical science, environmental studies, agriculture, horticulture, food science, food technology, nutrition or dietetics.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Western Sydney University is located in New South Wales and operates out of 13 accessible campuses across Sydney (Bankstown, Liverpool City, Campbelltown, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta, Parramatta City, Westmead, Penrith and Hawkesbury). The student body numbers more than 35,000. With a mix of modern high rise and heritage buildings, equipped with technology-enabled learning facilities, libraries, research facilities, and studios, the University covers a wide range of academic programs including the School of Business, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Psychology, School of Science, School of Social Sciences and the Graduate Research School.
