Master of Science - Earth Sciences
The School of Earth Sciences is home to a large and diverse range of research programs. Interests include the solid Earth, the fluid Earth (including our atmosphere and oceans) and processes that operate at the interface between these regions.
The Master of Science - Earth Sciences offers two streams; one in Atmospheric Science and the other in Geology. In both streams students undertake core and elective coursework subjects, at least one Professional Tools subject of choice, and a research project.
Students entering this stream are expected to have organised an academic supervisor within the School of Earth Sciences as part of the application process. For current projects and research in this discipline, please visit the School of Earth Sciences Research projects web page.
Course structure
Postgraduate Certificate in Science (Earth Sciences)
This program offers students the opportunity to undertake 50 points of the coursework component of the Master of Science (Earth Sciences) subject offerings. It is offered as a potential exit point from the Master of Science (Earth Sciences). The Postgraduate Certificate in Science (Earth Sciences) is also an articulation pathway within the Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Earth Sciences).
See coursework subject offerings in the Master of Science (Earth Sciences) for availability in this course.
Delivery mode and duration
This is a 2 year full-time course, and is available part-time (assessed on a case by case basis). All program subjects are delivered on-campus (Parkville). Mid-year entry is available.
Entry requirements
A bachelor degree with a major in an appropriate discipline and a grade of at least an H3 (65%) in the major, or equivalent.
How to apply
It is required that you pre-arrange your research project supervisor prior to applying. The find an expert website will assist in this process.
How to apply for Science graduate course programs.
Career prospects
Graduates may expect to find employment in:
- Government
- Government organisations
- Oil and gas industry
- Research institutions
- The environmental consulting industry
- The mining industry
Career opportunities may include:
- Climatologist
- Energy specialist
- Environmental consultant
- Environmental geologist
- Exploration geologist
- Mine geologist
- Researcher
- Resources geologist
- State geological surveyor
- Weather forecaster
Master of Science (Earth Sciences) graduates may also transition into a PhD in the School of Earth Sciences.
Contact Details
Associate Professor Kevin Walsh
School of Earth Sciences
The University of Melbourne
Tel: +61 03 8344 6523
Email: kevin.walsh@unimelb.edu.au
The Melbourne Graduate School of Science
The University of Melbourne
Tel: +61 3 8344 6128
Fax: +61 3 8344 3351
CRICOS Code 062189B
