Program Overview
The Environmental Science at Australian National University is a Master programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Environmental Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 39,024 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 29,280 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Canberra, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Environmental Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Plants: Genes to Environment
- Plant Functional Diversity: Genomes to Biomes
- Population Ecology
- Principles of Genetics
- Field Studies in Behavioural Ecology
- Biosecurity
- Australian Vertebrates
- Invertebrate Zoology
- Marine Conservation Ecology
- Plants and Global Climate Change
- Genes: Replication and Expression
- Molecular Gene Technology
- Advances in Molecular Plant Science
- Biology, Society and Ethics
- Big Questions in Biology
- Experimental Design and Analysis in Biology
- Evolution of Biodiversity
- Evolutionary and Behavioural Ecology
- Health and Disease in a Changing World
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5/7 in a cognate area. \xc2\xa0A cognate area consists of 8 courses. \xc2\xa0
- All applicants must meet the University\xc2\x92s English Language Admission Requirements for Students.
- Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 24 units (one semester) of credit.
- Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 48 units (one year) of credit.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 39,024 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 29,280 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 39,024 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 29,280 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Australian National University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Australian National University
Australian National University
Canberra, Australia
Australian National University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-12-17
- Start Date 2018-02-20
- Language English
- Duration 24 months