Master of Science (Professional)
Master of Science (Professional)
Learn from research and industry experts and diversify your knowledge studying the unique environments of North Queensland, including coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves, dry savannahs and tropical rainforests. Gain strong career planning insights and build critical enterprise skills through the Professional Employability Program. What to expect In this flexible, 2-year…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Learn from research and industry experts and diversify your knowledge studying the unique environments of North Queensland, including coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves, dry savannahs and tropical rainforests. Gain strong career planning insights and build critical enterprise skills through the Professional Employability Program.
What to expect
In this flexible, 2-year full-time course, you will complete advanced coursework subjects and then undertake your own independent research project or choose to apply your skills in an industry-based project. The research project is a pathway towards a PhD by research program.
Master of Science (Professional) graduates are well equipped to evaluate global environmental challenges and driven to design innovative, sustainable and holistic solutions.
Choose one of seven majors and take specialised elective subjects from the same discipline or broaden your skills with subjects from complementary disciplines.
Majors
Students choose from seven majors and can select elective subjects within the same major or from another discipline to enhance their learning.
Cairns campus only offers the Environmental Earth Science, Global Change Biology, and Tropical Biology and Conservation majors. All programs are available at the Townsville campus
Aquaculture Science and Technology
Environmental Earth Science
Environmental Management
Fisheries Science and Management
Geology
Global Change Biology
Tropical Biology and Conservation
Career Opportunities
Advance your scientific career with a professional postgraduate course. JCU Master of Science graduates are highly regarded and find employment in a range of organisations within Australia and around the world.
You could pursue your specialised scientific field in the public or private sector, working for business, government, educational, research or not-for-profit agencies.
As a Master of Science (Professional) graduate, you may find yourself holding positions such as biologist, ecologist, conservation agent, environmental manager/specialist, or within academy as a researcher and/or teacher within these fields. This course is also a pathway towards a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
James Cook University partners with Russo Higher Education Pty Ltd to deliver the programs available at our Brisbane campus.
As a JCUB student you have access to dedicated student support including opportunities for enhanced job-support services, academic learning advisors, counselling, employment assistance, and English language and academic pathways.
