This eight-unit course is designed for graduates of any discipline who wish to undertake studies in one specialist area of science. Disciplines available include:
Clayton - astrophysics, atmospheric science, biochemistry, biological sciences, biotechnology, chemistry, developmental biology, ecology, ecology and conservation biology, genetics, geography and environmental science, geosciences, human pathology, immunology, marine and freshwater biology, materials science, mathematics, microbiology, molecular biology, pharmacology, physics, physiology, plant sciences, statistics and zoology. Gippsland - applied biochemistry, applied chemistry, applied microbiology, environmental science and resource management, and mathematics and modelling. See the Undergraduate Handbook [http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/aos/sci-ug-study-clayton-intro.html} webpage for details of Science areas of study and sequences available at Clayton.
Science graduates gain employment in genetic engineering, agricultural support and pharmaceutical science, banking and finance, environmental consulting, hospitals, medical institutes, mining, petroleum and engineering, research, and wine and food industries. Opportunities also exist in organisations including the Department of Sustainability and the Environment, CSIRO, the defence forces, road and water authorities, museums, local councils, education and the health sector. Depending on their areas of expertise, graduates can be employed as botanists, chemists, ecologists, astrophysicists, environment consultants, food scientists, palaeontologists, genetic engineers, marine biologists, materials scientists, medical scientists, metallurgists, molecular biologists, museum curators, nuclear physicists, financial analysts, communications specialists, forensic scientists, researchers, science journalists, geotechnical engineers, statisticians, teachers, and weather forecasters.
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| Intakes | First semester, second semester | |
| Course Content | 2010 University handbook entry for this course | 2010 University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 3 years part-time | |
| Credit points | 48 total for course | 48 total for course |
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Fees for 2010
Fees are subject to change annually. |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Average annual student contribution $5,000 AUD Note: see information on how average fee is calculated. Domestic fee per 48 credit points |
International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year Fee information not presently available. Please contact the faculty. |
| Monash course code | 3516 | 3516 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science | Faculty of Science |
| Contact |
Faculty of Science Monash University Victoria 3800 Australia Telephone: +61 3 9905 4604 Fax: +61 3 9905 1450 Email: enquiries@sci.monash.edu.au Web: http://www.sci.monash.edu.au/postgrad |
Faculty of Science Monash University Victoria 3800 Australia Telephone: +61 3 9905 4604 Fax: +61 3 9905 1450 Email: enquiries@sci.monash.edu.au Web: http://www.sci.monash.edu.au/postgrad |
Australian: Certified chemist status with the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (students who complete a major in chemistry are eligible)
- Graduate membership of the Australian Institute of Physics (students who complete an approved major sequence in physics, plus required units in mathematics are eligible)
An undergraduate degree in any discipline.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
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