Overview

Designed for students with a biology-rich background, the course builds on your existing biology knowledge with research and professional skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories to solve complex problems.Masters covers the practical and theoretical aspects of biology, as well as providing an understanding of … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Program of study overview
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Program of study
72 Units

Year 136 Units
Year 236 Units
Stream31.5 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements
Assumed knowledge
English Language requirements

Aims

This course specialisation aims to provide students with:

  • A strengthened knowledge in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of this discipline
  • A strong understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
  • Well developed written and oral communication skills
  • An ability to critically analyse and evaluate information and solve problems
  • An awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of this discipline
  • The ability to work professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
  • An ability to undertake research in this discipline
  • An understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so
  • Preparation for future professional roles as a scientist

The course specialisation provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing students for admission to a research higher degree or for a career as a professional.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course you will be able to:
1.
Proficiently use cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in the systematic development of solutions to complex problems
2.
Apply your skills and knowledge in a professionally responsible manner with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability
3.
Communicate effectively with other scientists and the wider global community using a wide range of methods
4.
Work professionally as an individual and in a team
5.
Develop solutions appropriate to the social, political, international, economic and environmental contexts in which they are applied
6.
Demonstrate knowledge of the research principles and methods applicable to the selected specialisation and complete a research project

Student progression rules

Students must have achieved a GPA of 5 or above to be able to undertake the Coursework with research component stream. Students who do not receive the required GPA will instead take the Coursework stream.

Note that students who wish to use their masters qualification to satisfy entry into a Flinders University research higher degree are required to have completed at least an 18 unit postgraduate research component.

Failure to complete the course within six consecutive years, may constitute prima facie evidence of unsatisfactory progress for the purposes of the University' Policy on Student Progress

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