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postgraduate

Degree

Master of Science (Professional) - Tropical Biology and Conservation (Coursework)

Course code: #115804

postgraduate

Degree

Master of Science (Professional) - Tropical Biology and Conservation (Coursework)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2024)

    $41,840 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PSW

    5 years

  • Min GPA

    65 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    095865J

Options
Research Project

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 07-February-2024 2024-02-07
Winter-July 10-July-2024 2024-07-10
Fall-February 07-February-2025 2025-02-07
Winter-July 10-July-2025 2025-07-10

Overview

Master of Science (Professional) - Tropical Biology and Conservation

Benefit from access to natural environments near James Cook University campuses, including savannahs, the World Heritage Daintree Rainforest, and coastal marine habitats. 

Your studies will integrate various disciplines such as zoology, ecology, botany, behaviour and evolution biology across an array of terrestrial and marine habitats.

Observe, explore and build your understanding of the diversity of the biological world while developing the skills necessary to conduct applied research and/or work in environmental science industries delivering innovative and sustainable solutions for conserving the natural environment. 

Continue your studies with a research project supervised by one of the world's experts, or apply your learnings with one of our industry partners.

In this flexible, 2-year full-time course, you will complete advanced coursework subjects and then undertake your independent research project or choose to apply your skills to an industry-based project. 

The research project is a pathway towards a PhD by research program.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$51,522

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $10,032
Accommodation 1 bed room $9,682
Tuition 1 person $41,840

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Passport or Visa Documents
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Academic English proficiency Results
  • And/or Testamurs (or curriculum vitae detailing your work history)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

74
18
listening
18
writing
18
speaking
18
reading

PTE

52
52
listening
52
writing
52
speaking
52
reading

Cambridge

169
169
listening
169
writing
169
speaking
169
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Depending upon students' proficiency at commencement and the language entry requirements of their destination program, students may complete between 10 and 40 weeks of EAP study.

Course Name                  Entry RequirementsLead to
EAP Level 2IELTS 5.0  (No skill <4.5)Overall IELTS score of 5.5, or EAP 3
EAP Level 3IELTS 5.5  (No skill <5.0), or EAP 2Overall IELTS score of 6.0, or EAP 4
EAP Level 4IELTS 6.0  (No skill <6.0), or EAP 3Overall IELTS score of 6.5, or EAP 5
EAP Level 5IELTS 6.5  (No skill <6.5), or EAP 4Overall IELTS score of 7.0

Academic background and requirement

Prerequisites:

  • Completing an AQF level 7 bachelor's degree in science with a minimum GPA of 5.0 (65%) or equivalent.
  • Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 9) Guidelines for Masters degrees.

Career opportunities

  • Biologist
  • Ecologist
  • Conservation Agent
  • Environmental Manager
  • Environmental Specialist
  • Researcher
  • Teacher

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