Faculty of Natural & Agricultural Sciences - Master of Science in Natural Resource Management

What is Natural Resource Management?

Natural resource management involves resolving conflicts between the use of natural resources and conservation of the environment. As the population of the world increases, more pressure is placed upon our limited natural resources, and there is a strong need for scientists capable of balancing these needs with the need to protect the environment.

What does the course involve?

This course is for anyone working in or seeking employment in any natural resource area, for example:

environmental science
marine science
mining
agriculture

This is a 72 point course involving 24 points of coursework of your choice (third year level and above; one second year unit allowed) and 48 points of research units. Students will complete a thesis based on their research. The course is one and a half years full time and three years part time.

How will studying this course help my career prospects?

This course is intended for persons employed or seeking employment in the following:

government departments or agencies responsible for the management of natural resources
private corporations involved in the development of natural resources
private consultants involved in restoration, conservation, or management of natural resources and the environment

Completing the MSc in Natural Resource Management will greatly improve your chances of professional advancement, as well as make you eligible for employment in higher-level management roles not available to applicants without such educational experience.

How do I apply?

The application deadline for first semester is 31 January but applications will be accepted until the first day of semester. The application deadline for second semester is 30 June; contact the Faculty:

Ms Marjan Heibloem
Senior Faculty Administrative Officer
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
The University of Western Australia
35 Stirling Highway
Crawley, WA 6009
Telephone: +(61 8) 6488 2565
Fax: +(61 8) 6488 1002
Email: science@fnas.uwa.edu.au

Admission Requirements

A three or four year degree with Honours in a relevant discipline, or a Bachelors degree with two years relevant work experience.

International students

Fees

This course qualifies for Research Training Scheme support; therefore is exempt from fees for domestic students.

International student fees

Application Deadline

31 January First Semester; 30 June second Semester.

Application Form

Applicants intending to study by way of Thesis and Coursework also need to submit the Supplementary Form for Graduate Research with their application

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