Overview 2020
Location
Commonwealth Supported places available
This course may not be available to international students. Please see the list of distance courses (i.e. online and taken outside Australia) that are offered to international students
Course objectives
At the completion of the course you will have:
- acquired advanced current knowledge in Biological Science topics covered in the course;
- acquired advanced research skills that can lead to workplace research and/or a HDR course;
- engaged in research and development projects in Biological Science;
- developed the ability to apply advanced current knowledge, skills and principles learned in the course to your respective workplace contexts;
- developed an understanding how the field of Biological Science can be applied to solve global problems from a scientific perspective.
Course structure
This program has either a 1.5 - or 2-year structure, depending on your background (see academic requirements).
1.5 Year Program (3 Semesters):
A three-semester program will comprise:
1. 100% postgraduate-level units as listed in Schedule B.
2. a Research Thesis (50%, as per Schedule C) which shall embody the results of research carried out under the direction of a supervisor or supervisors appointed by the appropriate School.
2 Year Program (4 Semesters):
A four-semester program will comprise:
1. 50% consolidation units as listed in Schedule A with a maximum 25% intermediate units permitted.
2. 100% postgraduate-level units as listed in Schedule B.
3. a Research Thesis (50%, as per Schedule C) which shall embody the results of research carried out under the direction of a supervisor or supervisors appointed by the appropriate School.
If you would like further advice about what your Study Plan would look like at the University of Tasmania, please email Course.Info@utas.edu.au and we will put you in contact with an appropriate staff member.
Note: progression to the research thesis component requires a minimum performance standard of 65% average calculated on all units taken, including both pass and fail attempts.
Biological Sciences
Schedule A
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View all details for KPZ211 Population and Community Ecology
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View all details for KZA215 Tasmanian Fauna: Ecological and Evolutionary Studies
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View all details for KPZ303 Behavioural and Evolutionary Ecology
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Schedule B
Core Units
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View all details for KPZ703 Biological Science Communication
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View all details for KPZ706 Master of Applied Science, Project
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View all details for KPZ701 Tasmanian Plants and their Ecology
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View all details for KPZ713 Advanced Behavioural and Evolutionary Ecology
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View all details for KPZ716 Advanced Conservation Physiology and Disease Ecology
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View all details for KPZ717 Advanced Applied Genetics and Biotechnology
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View all details for KPZ718 Advanced Functional Biology of Plants
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View all details for KPZ720 Advanced Scientific Methods in Biology
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View all details for KPZ722 Advanced Biodiversity Conservation
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Schedule C
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View all details for KPZ704 Master of Applied Science, (Biological Science) Thesis A
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Entry requirements
Eligibility
The Master of Applied Science may be completed in 3 or 4 semesters depending on level of qualifications on entry, and discipline preparedness of the specific candidate.
3 Semester Prerequisites
A Bachelor degree in a science field with a major in Biological Science completed to a standard of achievement that is deemed acceptable by the College.
4 Semester Prerequisites
A Bachelor degree in a science related area, and some background (e.g. minor sequence) in Biological Science completed to a standard of achievement that is deemed acceptable by the College.
Common
International students must provide an IELTS (Academic) test score of at least Band 6 with a minimum of 6.0 on all bands. Please refer to International General Entrance Requirements.
All applicants must:
(1) demonstrate their qualification was conferred no longer that 10 years previously; and
(2) provide a written statement of purpose outlining the reasons for their chosen specialisation. Please note that the statement must be no more than 500 words in length and be written in your own words.
Articulation from
Students completing the Master of Applied Science (Biological Science) will be eligible to apply for a HDR program, either MSc or PhD, contingent on performance.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Domestic students enrolled in certain postgraduate coursework programs may not be eligible for student payments through Youth Allowance and Austudy. Visit the Department of Social Services website to find out more about eligibility for Centrelink support and the list of eligible courses
International students
2020 Total Course Fee (international students): $ 62,983 AUD *.
Course cost based on a rate of $30,950 AUD per standard, full-time year of study (100 credit points).
* Please note that this is an indicative fee only.
International students
International students are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the annual rate. International students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
How can we help?
Do you have any questions about choosing a course or applying? Get in touch.
- Domestic
- 1300 363 864
- International
- +61 3 6226 6200
- Course.Info@utas.edu.au
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