Master of Environmental Science and Technology
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
The increasing number of environmental issues needs suitably qualified people to help resolve them.
Solving these problems requires professionals who can provide ethical, high-level specialist advice to industry, governments and communities.
The environmental industry now requires graduates who:Are knowledgeable about the science underpinning the data pointing to environmental changes, Can interpret the data being produced, Keep abreast of the current and emerging technologies being used to prevent or mitigate environmental problems, Are capable of designing and conducting research projects, Can communicate well with a wide range of audiences Can function with a high level of autonomy.The Master of Environmental Science and Technology has been designed to provide you with these skills, giving you a competitive edge when seeking employment as an environmental professional.
You will have a capstone experience which pulls all these requirements together in your research project.Capstone courses for this program include either ENVI1233 Environmental Science Project or BIOL2485 Research Project A (Planning) and BIOL2328 Research Project B (Implementation)This program is delivered on campus;
some courses may be available online.
Structure
Year One of the Program
Complete the following Six (6) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Professional Scientist | 12 | ENVI1207 | City Campus |
| The Hydrosphere | 12 | ENVI1215 | City Campus |
| The Atmosphere | 12 | ENVI1216 | City Campus |
| Ecology | 12 | ENVI1210 | City Campus |
| The Soil Environment | 12 | ENVI1217 | City Campus |
| GIS Fundamentals | 12 | GEOM1159 | City Campus |
Select and Complete Two (2) of the following Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Analytics | 12 | MATH1324 | City Campus |
| Principles and Practice of Work Health and Safety | 12 | PUBH1361 | City Campus |
| Energy and Earth's Environment | 12 | PHYS2129 | City Campus |
| Project Management | 12 | MANU2123 | City Campus |
| Sustainable Energy Fundamentals | 12 | MIET2371 | City Campus |
| Ethics and Sustainability | 12 | OENG1093 | City Campus |
Year Two of the Program
Complete the following Four (4) Courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Methods | 12 | BIOL2411 | City Campus |
| Environmental Management Systems and Tools | 12 | ENVI1128 | City Campus |
| Environmental Sampling and Analysis | 12 | ENVI1232 | City Campus |
| Environmental Science Project | 12 | ENVI1233 | City Campus |
Select and Complete 48 credit points from the Science Options List below:
Complete the following Five (5) courses:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Methods | 12 | BIOL2411 | City Campus |
| Environmental Management Systems and Tools | 12 | ENVI1128 | City Campus |
| Environmental Sampling and Analysis | 12 | ENVI1232 | City Campus |
| Research Project A (Planning) | 24 | BIOL2485 | City Campus |
| Research Project B (Implementation) | 24 | BIOL2328 | City Campus |
Select and Complete 12 credit points from the Science Options List below:
| Course Title | Credit Points | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Biology | 12 | BIOL2315 | City Campus |
| Marine and Geological Systems (MAGS) | 12 | EASC1083 | City Campus |
| Ecotoxicology | 12 | ENVI1224 | City Campus |
| Environmental Microbiology | 24 | ENVI1006 | City Campus |
| Aquatic Resources Management | 12 | ENVI1209 | City Campus |
| Biosolids and organic wastes - their sustainable management and beneficial use | 12 | ENVI1214 | City Campus |
| Remote Sensing | 12 | GEOM2128 | City Campus |
| GIS Applications | 12 | GEOM1167 | City Campus |
| GIS Principles | 12 | GEOM1163 | City Campus |
| Satellite Positioning | 12 | GEOM2066 | City Campus |
| Applied Analytics | 12 | MATH1324 | City Campus |
| Sustainable Energy Fundamentals | 12 | MIET2371 | City Campus |
| Photovoltaic Systems | 12 | MIET2130 | City Campus |
| Electrical Energy Storage Systems | 12 | MIET2131 | City Campus |
| Renewable and Solar Fuels | 12 | MIET2372 | City Campus |
| Wind and Hydro Power | 12 | MIET2373 | City Campus |
| Plant Cell and Tissue Culture | 24 | ONPS2095 | City Campus |
| Work Hazards and their Control | 12 | PUBH1358 | City Campus |
| Principles and Practice of Work Health and Safety | 12 | PUBH1361 | City Campus |
| Energy and Earth's Environment | 12 | PHYS2129 | City Campus |
| Environmental Analytical Chemistry License | 12 | ENVI1231 | City Campus |
| Environmental Sustainability Project International | 12 | ENVI1234 | City Campus |
| Environmental Sampling and Analysis International | 12 | ENVI1235 | City Campus |
| Ethics and Sustainability | 12 | OENG1093 | City Campus |
| Science Work Project | 12 | ONPS2636 | City Campus |
| Toxicology and Epidemiology | 12 | PUBH1403 | City Campus |
Entry requirements
Program Entry Requirements
In order to qualify for entry you need to have completed a Bachelor, or Master of coursework degree in Science or Engineering with a GPA greater than 2 out of 4.
International qualifications are assessed for comparability to Australian qualifications, according to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
English Language Requirements
A minimum IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0; or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English equivalents web page.
Learning outcomes
As a graduate of the Master of Environmental Science and Technology, you will have:
1. Knowledge
As a graduate of the Master of Environmental Science and Technology, you will have:
PLO 1.1: A body knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in both the understanding of environmental processes and the technological advances in measurement techniques, remediation processes and pollution control
PLO 1.2: Knowledge of the research principles and methods applicable to studying the chemical, biological and physical processes occurring in the environment
PLO 1.3 Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks and ethical principles relevant to the practice of environmental science and associated technologies
2. Skills
As a graduate of the Master of Environmental Science and Technology, you will have:
PLO 2.1: Cognitive skills which demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge about environmental processes enabling critical reflection on environmental theory and professional practice or scholarship
PLO 2.2: Cognitive, technical and creative skills enabling you to investigate analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories about the environment, and to apply established theories to different areas of knowledge or practice concerning the environment
PLO 2.3: Cognitive, technical and creative skills to enable you to generate and evaluate complex ideas about the environmental processes and concepts at an abstract level
PLO 2.4: Communication and research skills to enable you to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences
PLO 2.5: Technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse and theorise about developments that contribute to environmental professional practice and scholarship
3. Application of knowledge and skills
As a graduate with a Master of Environmental Science and Technology, you will be able to apply the above knowledge and skills in the following ways:
PLO 3.1: With creativity and initiative to new situations in your role as an environmental professional practitioner and/or in your further studies
PLO 3.2: With high level personal autonomy and accountability
PLO 3.3: With due regard to ethical conduct, the law and the safety of yourself and others around you
PLO 3.4: To plan and execute a substantial environmental research based project.
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