Master of Conservation Science (MConsSc)
Information valid for students commencing 2016
Duration
1.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2016
Semester 2 (25 Jul, 2016)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
32
Program code
5597
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in botany, ecology, evolution, zoology, or an approved discipline with a GPA of 5 on a 7 point scale.
AQF level
AQF level 9
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
May 16 of the year of commencement.
Enquiries for Australian students
School of Biological Sciences Help Desk
Email: biologyadmin@uq.edu.au
Phone: +61 7 3365 2491
Duration
1.5 Years full-time
Commencing 2016
Semester 2 (25 Jul, 2016)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
32
Program code
5597
Faculty
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in botany, ecology, evolution, zoology, or an approved discipline with a GPA of 5 on a 7 point scale.
CRICOS Code: 082609K
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.AQF level
AQF level 9
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in semester 2 - April 1 of the year of commencement.
Enquiries for International students
International Student Advisor
Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980
Why study the Master of Conservation Science?
The Master of Conservation Science is an ideal program if you are seeking expanded career prospects with government, conservation and resource management agencies or a research career in the integrative disciplines of conservation, ecology and biodiversity.
You will complete the requirements for the 24 unit Master of Conservation Biology and then undertake an additional 8 units of either coursework or a research project that could lead you to a PhD.
It is an ideal program for graduates and professionals seeking to expand their careers prospects into a wide range of government, conservation and resource management agencies.
This is a quota-based program and meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee entry into the program.
This program is 1.5 years full time - it is the equivalent of 2 years (4 semesters) full time, offered intensively over 18 calendar months by using a summer semester.
More MConsSci information.What you can study
The Master of Conservation Science is a #32 program that will cover the integrative disciplines of conservation, ecology and biodiversity. Students will complete the requirements for the #24 Master of Conservation Biology and then undertake an additional #8 of either coursework or a research project that could lead to a PhD.
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Conservation Science.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in botany, ecology, evolution, zoology, or an approved discipline with a GPA of 5 on a 7 point scale.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in botany, ecology, evolution, zoology, or an approved discipline with a GPA of 5 on a 7 point scale.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 082609K
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
To commence study in semester 2 - April 1 of the year of commencement.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Program rules for the Master of Conservation Science
To complete the Master of Conservation Science
To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Conservation Science, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
Students will complete either #8 of further coursework courses or a research project.
Program structure:
- #24 for Part A of the course list (completed in teaching period 4, semester 2, summer semester and semester 1 the following year), and
- #8 for Part B - Research option; or
- #8 from Part C - Coursework option.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
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