Science Degrees Online

Award

Master of Science
Length

2 years full-time; or part-time equivalent.
Campuses

Melbourne (Bundoora), Albury-Wodonga
Course description

The Master of Science is awarded following the examination of a thesis reporting original research, which has been carried out under supervision over a candidacy of at least two years.

Areas of study include:

Melbourne (Bundoora) campus: Biochemistry; botany; chemistry; environmental management and ecology; environmental science; genetics; mathematics; microbiology; physics; psychology; statistical science; and zoology.

Bendigo campus: Geoconservation assessment; geomorphology and environmental management; mountain and coastal geomorphology of Victoria; geoconservation assessment of proposed development sites (coalmine extension, wind farms); approximation theory/numerical analysis; combinatorics and graph theory; foundations of geometry and space-time; applied statistics; and spatial modelling analysis.
Handbook (course structure, subject details for 2009 – may change for 2010)
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Albury-Wodonga
Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information
Application

Apply for entry anytime: www.latrobe.edu.au/rgso/sc/
Scholarship applications close October 31.
Fee type

Research Training Scheme (RTS) funded
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/pg/

Prerequisites

Honours degree in the relevant discipline area, or equivalent.

Award

Master of Agricultural Science
Length

2 years full-time; or part-time equivalent.
Campuses

Melbourne (Bundoora)
Course description

This degree allows students to investigate a wide range of areas including, but not restricted to, nutrition; microbiology/biochemistry; parasitology; crop
and pasture nutrition; soil science; and viticultural science.

For further information about agricultural science research interests see: www.latrobe.edu.au/agriculture
Handbook (course structure, subject details for 2009 – may change for 2010)
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information
Application

Apply for entry: Scholarship
Scholarship applications close October 31.

Fee type

Research Training Scheme (RTS) funded
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/pg/

Prerequisites

A four-year Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences, or a Bachelor of Agricultural and Resource Economics, or Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree or an equivalent qualification.
Semester starts

Anytime
Professional recognition

This qualification is recognised by the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science and Technology.