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The Master of Electrical Power Engineering provides the skills and education specific to the needs of the Australian electricity distribution industry. Taught by nationally recognised industry experts, students gain a better understanding of the design processes and technical requirements for power distribution system engineering. Subjects are delivered online with an optional one day face-to-face workshop for each subject, which may suit people who are in full-time employment.It is possible to exit the program on successful completion of 24 credit points of study and be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering.

The Master of Engineering delivers expert skills and applied competencies required for the professional engineer.It is designed to train and enhance professional practice, advance technical and specialist skills, and provide an opportunity to put theory into practice with applied projects and research. The degree also delivers communication, strategic and project management skills essential to the practising engineer.UOW is a member of the Group of Eight (Go8) Deans of Engineering and Associates, in recognition of being among the top Australian engineering faculties. This achievement is a direct result of our world class reputation in teaching and research.The Master of Engineering is professionally accredited by Engineers Australia, apart from the Management specialisation.

The Master of Fisheries Policy program is designed for professionals currently working as fisheries and environmental policy officers, mid-level managers and enforcement officers working in government, regional and international organisations. The degree covers international, regional and national frameworks for sustainable fisheries management and provides knowledge and skills necessary for the management of fisheries and aquatic resources.

The UOW Master of Laws (Criminal Practice) is the only Masters-level qualification of its kind in Australia.This program is designed for lawyers working in (or aspiring to work in) criminal practice as a prosecutor or defence lawyer. It attracts practitioners from across Australia, New Zealand and PNG. You will gain practical experience in a supported environment, applying your legal knowledge to case scenarios. You will also develop your written and oral critical analysis skills.The program consists of six subjects, four of which satisfy the related Graduate Certificate in Criminal Practice program. These subjects cover: the fundamentals of criminal practice, with a focus on bail and sentencing; examination of applied criminal law areas, such as character, incompetency of counsel, separate and judge alone trials, and mental health issues in criminal practice; complex evidentiary issues, such as identification, tendency and compellability; and the use of experts.There are two further subjects required for the Master of Laws (Criminal Practice): Criminal Trial and Appellate Advocacy, which includes chief, cross, a trial opening and a contested application; and Jury Advocacy, which looks at the process and mechanics of jury selection, and then prepares students to run a jury trial, with the jurors being law students.Each subject combines self-directed and collaborative learning through semester-long distance study supported by our e-learning platform, written assessments and a three-day intensive class, where you will interact with judges, advocates and experts, and share the working experiences of your fellow students.A thesis is also required for the Master of Laws (Criminal Practice), which is usually taken after completing the six required subjects.

The Master of Science (Medical Radiation Physics) is a program for graduates with a minimal physics background who wish to work in public health and related areas, and who have a need for current knowledge and technical expertise in Medical Radiation Physics.

The Master of Medical Biotechnology is designed for graduates who seek knowledge and technological expertise in specific areas of cell and molecular biology, which is the basis for modern biotechnological research and development.Subjects give an introduction to the basic elements of modern cell and molecular biology before proceeding to intensive training in current biotechnology and its application to the fields of medicine, agriculture and molecular biology.Tutorials and laboratory-based practical work is offered and students have the opportunity to explore new technology developed in the field of study. Additional preparatory subjects focus on laboratory work and science communication skills. Candidates with appropriate qualifications and laboratory skills will be awarded advanced standing for these subjects.

Part-time research in Project Management to meet the requirements of the university for the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Project Management.

Full-time research in Project Management to meet the requirements of the university for the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Project Management.

This course allows students to undertake a research project worth 12UOC (equivalent of two courses). Students are required to select a research problem, conduct literature review, define the problem with necessary assumptions for formulation, formulate a model that represents the problem, select and/or develop appropriate solution approaches, collect data and … For more content click the Read More button below.This course allows students to undertake a research project worth 12UOC (equivalent of two courses). Students are required to select a research problem, conduct literature review, define the problem with necessary assumptions for formulation, formulate a model that represents the problem, select and/or develop appropriate solution approaches, collect data and prepare them for the model/problem solving, conduct experiments, analysis results and write report. Read More

This course allows students to undertake a research project worth 12UOC (equivalent of two courses). Students are required to select a research problem, conduct literature review, define the problem with necessary assumptions for formulation, formulate a model that represents the problem, select and/or develop appropriate solution approaches, collect data and … For more content click the Read More button below.This course allows students to undertake a research project worth 12UOC (equivalent of two courses). Students are required to select a research problem, conduct literature review, define the problem with necessary assumptions for formulation, formulate a model that represents the problem, select and/or develop appropriate solution approaches, collect data and prepare them for the model/problem solving, conduct experiments, analysis results and write report. Read More