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About the course
This Master of Research (Environmental Science) builds advanced research capability in the natural and physical sciences, developing critical thinking and problem-solving for professional practice. You will plan, analyse and evaluate complex issues, apply research methods, and communicate findings to specialist and general audiences. The course is designed to support independent research and professional development as an environmental science researcher. The programme advances scientific inquiry through supervised laboratory or field research, data analysis, and thesis-based discovery.
What you might learn
Develop mastery of relevant theory and critically apply it; investigate and synthesise complex information and concepts; generate and evaluate abstract ideas; design, use and evaluate research methods; communicate sustained arguments and disseminate results; and conduct research that makes an original contribution to knowledge in environmental science.
Career outcome
Graduates may pursue research-focused roles in environmental consulting, natural resource management, conservation, and government or industry R&D, applying advanced methods to assess and address complex environmental challenges. The degree can also provide a pathway to further higher degree research. Typical directions include environmental scientist, research officer/assistant, policy or sustainability analyst, and project roles requiring strong scientific research skills in environmental science.
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