Faculty of Science and Information Technology

Master of Scientific Studies (Callaghan Campus)

Program Code10181
Graduate LevelPostgraduate
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Contributing Schools and FacultiesFaculty of Science and Information Technology

School of Environmental and Life Sciences
School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

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Face to face on campus.

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Program no longer available: This program information only applies to students who are currently enrolled in the Master of Scientific Studies (Callaghan Campus).

Postgraduate coursework in Science is undertaken in an integrated program comprising Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters Programs in the discipline areas of Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics and Physics.

The Overall aim of the program is to provide development and training in a discipline at an advanced level.

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Program No Longer Available.

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International students must comply with the University of Newcastle's English Language Proficiency requirements. Consequently, no additional strategies in relation to English language beyond those provided by the University should be required.

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The support structures of the Student Support Unit will be available to assist any students with a disability or chronic illness. The Faculty accepts responsibility, in liaison with the Student Support Unit, for providing reasonable accommodations to allow students with disabilities to complete the program. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students will draw on the assistance and support provided by the Wollotuka Indigenous Support Unit.

Back to topRequirements and Structure

The program can be completed over three semesters of full-time study or up to six year part-time. Courses are offered on a semester basis. Students may commence studies in February or July. Please refer to the Term dates on the University website at: http://www.newcastle.edu.au/dates/

The program requires the completion of 120 units made up of coursework (80 units) and a research project (40 units).

Students may undertake courses in two disciplines with the approval of the Head of School offering the courses.

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Back to topBiology Specialisation (click to hide)
Directed Courses (click to hide)
Choose 80 units from coursework courses. Students may undertake courses in two disciplines, subject to approval.
BIOL6910Foundations of Modern BiologyNot currently offered20 units
BIOL6920Topics in Modern BiologyNot currently offered20 units
BIOL6930Advanced Topics in BiologyNot currently offered20 units
BIOL6940Research Developments in BiologyNot currently offered20 units
Choose 40 units from Research Project courses.
BIOL6950Project INot currently offered20 units
BIOL6960Project IINot currently offered20 units
Back to topChemistry Specialisation (click to hide)
Directed Courses (click to hide)
Choose 80 units from coursework courses. Students may undertake courses in two disciplines, subject to approval.
CHEM6910Foundations of Modern ChemistryNot currently offered20 units
CHEM6920Topics in Modern ChemistryNot currently offered20 units
CHEM6930Advanced Topics in ChemistryNot currently offered20 units
CHEM6940Research Developments in ChemistryNot currently offered20 units
Choose 40 units from Research Project courses.
CHEM6950Project INot currently offered20 units
CHEM6960Project IINot currently offered20 units
Back to topGeology Specialisation (click to hide)
Directed Courses (click to hide)
Choose 80 units from coursework courses. Students may undertake courses in two disciplines, subject to approval.
GEOS6910Foundations of Modern GeologyNot currently offered20 units
GEOS6920Topics in Modern GeologyNot currently offered20 units
GEOS6930Advanced Topics in GeologyNot currently offered20 units
GEOS6940Research Developments in GeologyNot currently offered20 units
GEOS6960Project IINot currently offered20 units
Choose 40 units from Research Project courses.
GEOS6950Project INot currently offered20 units
Back to topMathematics Specialisation (click to hide)
Directed Courses (click to hide)
Choose 80 units from coursework courses. Students may undertake courses in two disciplines, subject to approval.
MATH6910Foundations of Modern MathematicsNot currently offered10 units
MATH6920Topics in Modern MathematicsNot currently offered20 units
MATH6930Advanced Topics in MathematicsNot currently offered20 units
MATH6940Research Developments in MathematicsNot currently offered20 units
Choose 40 units from Research Project courses.
MATH6950Project INot currently offered20 units
MATH6960Project IINot currently offered20 units
Back to topPhysics Specialisation (click to hide)
Directed Courses (click to hide)
Choose 80 units from coursework courses. Students may undertake courses in two disciplines, subject to approval.
PHYS6910Foundations of Modern PhysicsNot currently offered20 units
PHYS6920Topics in Modern PhysicsNot currently offered20 units
PHYS6930Advanced Topics in PhysicsNot currently offered20 units
PHYS6940Research Developments in PhysicsNot currently offered20 units
Choose 40 units from Research Project courses.
PHYS6950Project INot currently offered20 units
PHYS6960Project IINot currently offered20 units