Regulations - Science
The Degree of Master of Science – MSc
The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.
Admission
1 In order to be admitted to this degree, a student must have:
either
a (i) completed the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II including at least 45 points in the prerequisite subject for the specialisation in which they intend to enrol, or the equivalent as approved by the Programme Director or Major/Specialisation Lead
or
(ii) completed the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Optometry with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or the equivalent as approved by the Programme Director or Major/Specialisation Lead
or
b (i) completed the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 90 points in the prerequisite subject for a specialisation in which they intend to enrol, or the equivalent as approved by the Programme Director or Major/Specialisation Lead
or
(ii) completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 90 points above Stage III in the prerequisite subject for a specialisation in which they intend to enrol, or the equivalent as approved by the Programme Director or Major/Specialisation Lead
or
(iii) completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Science from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 90 points in the prerequisite subject for the specialisation in which they intend to enrol including at least 75 points of 700 level courses, or the equivalent as approved by the Programme Director or Major/Specialisation Lead
or
(iv) completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Science with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or the equivalent as approved by the Programme Director or Major/Specialisation Lead.
2 Students must have completed any prerequisite courses relevant to the specialisation in which they intend to enrol prior to admission to this degree.
3 Students applying for the Optometry specialisation must be registered with the Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians Board and hold a current practising certificate.
4 a A student who has not completed all the requirements of the Degree of Bachelor of Science but who has passed:
(i) 345 points towards that degree
and
(ii) at least 45 points above Stage II in the prerequisite subject with a Grade Point average of 5.0 or higher and the prerequisite courses for the specialisation in which they intend to enrol for this degree
may, with the approval of the relevant Academic Head or nominee, be admitted to this degree. The requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science must be completed within 12 months of initial enrolment for the Degree of Master of Science. Should these requirements not be completed within this period, enrolment in further courses required for the Degree of Master of Science will not be permitted.
b A student who has not completed all the requirements of the Degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours), Postgraduate Diploma in Science, or Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Science but who has:
(i) completed 105 points towards the Degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours), Postgraduate Diploma in Science or the Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Science from this University
and
(ii) met all other relevant entry requirements listed in Regulation 1b, 2 and 3
may, with the approval of the relevant Academic Head or nominee, be admitted to this degree. The requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science (Honours), Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Science or Postgraduate Diploma in Science must be completed within 12 months of initial enrolment for the Degree of Master of Science. Should these requirements not be completed within this period, enrolment in further courses required for the Degree of Master of Science will not be permitted.
5 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve the admission of a student who has completed the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Science from this University, or an equivalent qualification with significant relevant professional scientific experience.
Notes:
(i) This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Science.
(ii) Equivalent qualifications may include the Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Urban Planning.
Duration and Total Points Value
6 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1a or 4a must:
a pass courses with a total value of 240 points
and
b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees
and
c not exceed 280 points for the total enrolment for this degree.
7 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1b, 4b, or 5 must:
a pass courses with a total value of 120 points
and
b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees
and
c not exceed 160 points for the total enrolment for this degree.
Structure and Content
8 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements for one of the subjects as listed in the Master of Science Schedule.
9 A student admitted to this programme must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.
Dissertation / Research Portfolio / Thesis
10 a A dissertation, or research portfolio, or thesis when included in the programme, is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate or its representative.
b (i) The dissertation or thesis topic for the 120 point MSc must be approved by the relevant Departmental Postgraduate Committee prior to enrolment in the degree.
(ii) The dissertation or thesis topic for the 240 point MSc must be approved by the relevant Departmental Postgraduate Committee prior to enrolment in the thesis or dissertation.
c A student who has to complete 240 points for this degree and whose programme includes a thesis, research portfolio or dissertation needs, before enrolment for the thesis, research portfolio or dissertation, to obtain a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 90 points selected from the first 120 points passed in the taught component of the degree. If this is not achieved, the courses passed will be reassigned to the Postgraduate Diploma in Science for all specialisations except Forensic Science, for which courses passed will be reassigned to the Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Science.
d A student who has passed at least 105 points but fewer than 120 points of a 240 point degree and obtained a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 90 points may, with the approval of the relevant Head of Department, Director of School or equivalent, enrol in the thesis, research portfolio or dissertation, but must have completed 120 points for the taught component of the degree within 12 months of initial enrolment in the thesis, research portfolio or dissertation. If this is not achieved the courses passed will be reassigned to the Postgraduate Diploma in Science for all specialisations except Forensic Science, for which courses passed will be reassigned to the Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Science.
e The dissertation or research portfolio or thesis is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.
Reassignment
11 A student who does not meet the requirements of this degree may apply to reassign courses passed for the Master of Science to the Postgraduate Diploma in Science for all subjects except Forensic Science, for which courses passed will be reassigned to the Postgraduate Diploma in Forensic Science.
Distinction / Honours / Merit
12 This degree may be awarded with either Honours, Distinction, or Merit in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.
Variations
13 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.
Amendment
14 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2024.
A student who has to complete 120 points must satisfy the requirement for one of the following specialisations:
Applied Mathematics
Prerequisite subject: Applied Mathematics or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: MATHS 795 MSc Thesis in Applied Mathematics
Bioinformatics
New admissions into the MSc in Bioinformatics were suspended in 2023. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Prerequisite subject: Bioinformatics, Biological Sciences, Computational Biology or the equivalent approved by the Academic Head or nominee, including BIOSCI 700–702, 761 or equivalent courses approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: BIOINF 796 MSc Thesis in Bioinformatics
Biological Sciences
Prerequisite subject: Biological Sciences, or the equivalent approved by the Academic Head or nominee, including BIOSCI 761 or an equivalent course approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: BIOSCI 796 MSc Thesis in Biological Sciences
Biosecurity and Conservation
Prerequisite subject: Biosecurity or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee, including BIOSCI 761 or ENVSCI 701 or an equivalent course approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: BIOSEC 796 Thesis in Biosecurity and Conservation
Biotechnology
Prerequisite subject: Biological Sciences or Biotechnology or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee, including BIOSCI 761 or an equivalent course approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
30 points from BIOSCI 700–702, 724–746, 749–759
90 points: BIOTECH 794 Thesis in Biotechnology
Chemistry
Prerequisite subject: Chemistry or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee, including CHEM 795 or an equivalent course approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: CHEM 796 MSc Thesis in Chemistry
Clinical Exercise Physiology
Prerequisite subject: Clinical Exercise Physiology or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee including EXERSCI 371 or an equivalent course approved by the Academic Head or Nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
75 points: EXERSCI 775, 778, 779
45 points: EXERSCI 792 Dissertation in Clinical Exercise Physiology
Computer Science
Prerequisite subject: Computer Science or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: COMPSCI 796 MSc Thesis in Computer Science
Earth Sciences
Prerequisite subject: Applied Geology, Earth Sciences, Geography, or Geology or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: EARTHSCI 796 MSc Thesis in Earth Sciences
Environmental Management
Prerequisite subject: Environmental Management or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: ENVMGT 796 MSc Thesis in Environmental Management
Environmental Physics
Prerequisite subject: Environmental Physics, Geophysics, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: ENVPHYS 796 Thesis
Environmental Science
Prerequisite subject: Environmental Science or an equivalent subject approved by the Head of School, including ENVSCI 701 or an equivalent course approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: ENVSCI 796 MSc Thesis in Environmental Science
Exercise Sciences
Prerequisite subject: Clinical Exercise Physiology or Exercise Sciences or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: EXERSCI 796 MSc Thesis in Exercise Sciences
Food Science
Prerequisite subject: Food Science or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: FOODSCI 796 MSc Thesis in Food Science
Forensic Science
Prerequisite subject: Forensic Science or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: FORENSIC 796 MSc Thesis in Forensic Science
Geography
Prerequisite subject: Geography or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: GEOG 796 Masters Thesis in Geography
Green Chemical Science
Prerequisite: A specialisation in Chemistry or Green Chemical Science or an equivalent subject approved by the Director, including CHEM 760, 795, and ENVSCI 701 or equivalent courses approved by the Director
Research Masters
Requirement:
120 points: CHEM 796 Thesis in Chemistry
Logic and Computation
Prerequisite subject: Logic and Computation or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: LOGICOMP 796 Thesis
Marine Science
Prerequisite subject: Biological Sciences or Environmental Science or Marine Science or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: MARINE 796 MSc Thesis in Marine Science
Mathematics
Prerequisite subject: Mathematics or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: MATHS 796 Thesis in Mathematics
or
30 points from MATHS 701–789, or approved 700 level courses in related subjects with the approval of the Head of Department
90 points: MATHS 798 Research Portfolio in Mathematics
Medical Statistics
Prerequisite subject: A BSc/BA(Hons) in Statistics or PGDipSci in Statistics or Medical Statistics or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee, with an average of 4.0 (taught) or 5.5 (research) or higher or equivalent approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
30 points: STATS 768, 780
15 points from STATS 732 or other 700 level courses offered at this University approved by the Academic Head or nominee
30 points from POPLHLTH 707–709, 711, 767, STATS 702, 703, 705, 708–731, 740–767, 769–779, 782–787, or other 700 level courses offered at this University approved by the Academic Head or nominee
45 points: STATS 793 Dissertation
Optometry
New admissions into the MSc in Optometry were suspended in 2023 for 2024 onwards. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Prerequisite subject: Optometry or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: OPTOM 796 MSc Thesis in Optometry
or
30 points: OPTOM 757
90 points: OPTOM 791 Research Portfolio
Pharmacology
Prerequisite subject: Pharmacology or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: PHARMCOL 796 MSc Thesis in Pharmacology
Physics
Prerequisite subject: Physics or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: PHYSICS 796 MSc Thesis in Physics
Physiology
Prerequisite subject: Physiology or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: PHYSIOL 796 MSc Thesis in Physiology
Psychology
Prerequisite subject: Psychology or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee including PSYCH 306, or an equivalent course approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: PSYCH 796 Thesis in Psychology
Speech Science
Prerequisite subject: Speech Science or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: SPCHSCI 796 MSc Thesis in Speech Science
Statistics
Prerequisite subject: Medical Statistics or Statistics, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee including STATS 210 or 225 or an equivalent course approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
30 points from 700 level courses in Statistics or other approved 600 or 700 level courses offered at this University
90 points: STATS 798 Thesis in Statistics
Taught Masters
15 points from STATS 732 or other 700 level courses offered at this University approved by the Academic Head or nominee
at least 45 points from POPLHLTH 708, 709, 711, STATS 700–787
up to 15 points from another approved 700 level course offered at this University
45 points: STATS 793 Dissertation
Wine Science
Prerequisite subject: Wine Science or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
120 points: WINESCI 796 MSc Thesis in Wine Science
A student who has to complete 240 points must satisfy the requirement for one of the following specialisations:
Applied Mathematics
Prerequisite subject: Applied Mathematics, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
at least 60 points from MATHS 761–770
up to 60 points from approved 700 level courses in Mathematics or related subjects with approval of the Head of Department
120 points: MATHS 795 MSc Thesis in Applied Mathematics
Bioinformatics
The MSc in Bioinformatics was suspended in 2020. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Prerequisite subject: Bioinformatics or Biological Sciences, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee including COMPSCI 220 or an equivalent course approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
60 points: BIOSCI 700–702, 761
60 points from BIOSCI 733, 737, 752, 755–758, COMPSCI 715, 720, 732, 760, 767, MATHS 764, STATS 720, 721, 730, 731, 732, 761, 783, 784, or related 700 level courses, from at least two departments as approved by the Programme Director
120 points: BIOINF 796 MSc Thesis in Bioinformatics
Biological Sciences
Prerequisite subject: Biological Sciences or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
15 points: BIOSCI 761
at least 75 points from BIOSCI 700–704, 724–746, 749–761, 764–765
up to 30 points from approved 700 level courses in a related subject
120 points: BIOSCI 796 MSc Thesis in Biological Sciences
Biosecurity and Conservation
Prerequisite subject: Biosecurity or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
15 points: BIOSCI 761 or ENVSCI 701
45 points: BIOSCI 747, 748, ENVSCI 734
at least 30 points from BIOSCI 724, 730, 731, 733, 734, 735, 738, 739, 751, 763, 766, ENVMGT 746, ENVSCI 705, 716, 734, 737, MARINE 703, STATS 776
up to 30 points from 700 level courses in Biological Sciences, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Marine Science
120 points: BIOSEC 796 Thesis in Biosecurity and Conservation
Chemistry
Prerequisite subject: Chemistry or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
15 points: CHEM 795
at least 75 points from CHEM 710–780
up to 30 points from 700 level courses in Chemistry or related subjects with approval of the Head of School
120 points: CHEM 796 MSc Thesis in Chemistry
Clinical Exercise Physiology
Prerequisite subject: Exercise Sciences or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee including EXERSCI 301 and 371 or equivalent courses approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
165 points: EXERSCI 720, 721, 775–779
30 points from approved 700 level courses in the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences
45 points: EXERSCI 792 Dissertation in Clinical Exercise Physiology
Computer Science
Prerequisite subject: Computer Science or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
at least 90 points from COMPSCI 701–716, 720–777, 780
up to 30 points from 700 level courses in a related subject with approval of the Head of Department
120 points: COMPSCI 796 MSc Thesis in Computer Science
Earth Sciences
Prerequisite subject: Applied Geology, Earth Sciences, Geography, Geology, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
at least 90 points from ASTRO 720, EARTHSCI 700–772
up to 30 points from ENVPHYS 702, GEOG 745, 746, 771 or other 700 level courses as approved by the Programme Director
120 points: EARTHSCI 796 MSc Thesis in Earth Sciences
Requirement:
Research Masters
15 points: ENVMGT 701
and
at least 60 points from ENVMGT 741–762
and
up to 45 points from 700 level courses as approved by the Programme Coordinator
and
120 points: ENVMGT 796 MSc Thesis in Environmental Management
Environmental Physics
Prerequisite subject: Environmental Physics, Geophysics, Physics, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
45 points from ENVPHYS 700–703, PHYSICS 743
a further 75 points from ENVPHYS 700–703, 770 or other approved 600 or 700 level courses in Earth Sciences, Geography, Mathematics, Physics or other subjects offered by the Faculty of Science approved by the Academic Head or nominee
120 points: ENVPHYS 796 Thesis
Requirement:
Research Masters
30 points: ENVSCI 701, 711
at least 60 points from ENVSCI 701, 704–708, 713–738, MARINE 707
up to a further 30 points from EARTHSCI 705, 720, ENVMGT 742, 744, GEOG 745–749, 770, 771, MARINE 703 or other approved 700 level courses
120 points: ENVSCI 796 MSc Thesis in Environmental Science
Exercise Sciences
Prerequisite subject: Exercise Sciences or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
15 points: EXERSCI 705
at least 45 points from EXERSCI 704, 706, 708, 711
up to 60 points from other 700 level courses offered at this University approved by the Academic Head or nominee
120 points: EXERSCI 796 MSc Thesis in Exercise Sciences
Food Science
Prerequisite subject: Food Science and Nutrition (Food Science pathway) or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
60 points from CHEMMAT 757, FOODSCI 703, 707, 708
60 points from approved 700 level courses
120 points: FOODSCI 796 MSc Thesis in Food Science
Forensic Science
Prerequisite subject: Forensic Science or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
105 points from FORENSIC 701–704, 706–708
15 points from 700 level courses as approved by the Programme Director
120 points: FORENSIC 796 MSc Thesis in Forensic Science
Geography
Prerequisite subject: Geography or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
15 points: GEOG 701
at least 75 points from EARTHSCI 705, 732, ENVMGT 741–746, ENVSCI 704, 713, 737, 738, GEOG 714–779, PACIFIC 717, 718
up to 30 additional points from other 700 level courses in a related subject as approved by the Academic Head
120 points: GEOG 796 Masters Thesis in Geography
Green Chemical Science
Prerequisite: A major or specialisation in Chemistry or Green Chemical Science or an equivalent subject approved by the Director, including CHEM 360 and ENVSCI 301 or equivalent courses approved by the Director
Research Masters
Requirement:
at least 45 points from CHEM 710–751, 780
45 points: CHEM 760, 795, ENVSCI 714
up to 30 points from 700 level courses in Chemistry or related subjects with approval from the Programme Director
120 points: CHEM 796 Thesis in Chemistry
Logic and Computation
Prerequisite subject: Logic and Computation or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
15 points from COMPSCI 720, 750
15 points from PHIL 736–738
90 additional points from COMPSCI 720, 750, 760, 767, LINGUIST 721, 724, LOGICOMP 701, 702, MATHS 713, 715, PHIL 736–738
120 points: LOGICOMP 796 Thesis
Requirement:
Research Masters
15 points: MARINE 701
15 points from BIOSCI 761, CHEM 795, ENVSCI 701
90 points from the following 700 level courses including at least two of the following subject areas: BIOSCI 724–727, 733, 738, 739, 749, EARTHSCI 720, ENVMGT 742, 744, 748, ENVSCI 704, 714, FOODSCI 703, 708, GEOG 746, 771, GEOPHYS 711–713, 761, MARINE 702–707, STATS 767, other 700 level courses approved by the Programme Coordinator
120 points: MARINE 796 MSc Thesis in Marine Science
Mathematics
Prerequisite: A major in Mathematics or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee, including MATHS 332, and MATHS 320 or 328 or equivalent courses approved by the Academic Head or nominee. MATHS 302 may be substituted for one of MATHS 320, 328, 332
Requirement:
Research Masters
at least 75 points in 700 level Mathematics courses
up to 45 points from approved 700 level courses in Mathematics or related subjects, with the approval of the Head of Department
and either
120 points: MATHS 796 Thesis in Mathematics
or
30 points from MATHS 701–789, 792–797 or 700 level courses in related subjects as approved by the Head of Department
90 points: MATHS 798 Research Portfolio in Mathematics
Medical Statistics
Prerequisite: A major in Statistics including STATS 210 or STATS 225, or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Taught Masters
75 points: POPLHLTH 708, STATS 768, 770, 773, 780
15 points from STATS 732 or other 700 level courses offered at this University approved by the Programme Director
15 points from STATS 779, 782
at least 60 points from POPLHLTH 709, 711, 767, STATS 702, 703, 705, 708–731, 740–767, 769–779, 782–787
up to 30 points from 700 level courses offered at this University approved by the Programme Director
45 points: STATS 793 Dissertation
Optometry
New admissions into the MSc in Optometry were suspended in 2023 for 2024 onwards. Students who have a current enrolment in this subject should contact their faculty for advice regarding completion.
Prerequisite subject: Optometry or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
either
120 points from OPTOM 751, 752, 757, 759
or
at least 90 points from OPTOM 751, 752, 757, 759 and up to 30 points from 700 level courses in a related subject as approved by the Head of School
120 points: OPTOM 796 MSc Thesis in Optometry
Pharmacology
Prerequisite subject: Pharmacology or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
at least 60 points from MEDSCI 700, 701, 715–723, 735, 744, 745
up to 60 points from other 700 level courses as approved by the Head of Department
120 points: PHARMCOL 796 MSc Thesis in Pharmacology
Physics
Prerequisite subject: Physics or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
75 points from PHYSICS 701–788
and
either
45 additional points from GEOPHYS 761–780, MATHS 761–763, PHYSICS 701–788,
or
at least 15 additional points from GEOPHYS 761–780, MATHS 761–763, PHYSICS 701–788
and
up to 30 points from approved 700 level courses in related subjects as approved by the Head of Department
120 points: PHYSICS 796 MSc Thesis in Physics
Physiology
Prerequisite subject: Physiology or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
15 points: MEDSCI 743
105 points from MEDSCI 701, 703, 717, 727–734, 737, 739, 744
120 points: PHYSIOL 796 MSc Thesis in Physiology
Psychology
Prerequisite subject: Psychology or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee including PSYCH 306, or PSYCH 211, 323, 324, 325, or an equivalent course approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
either
120 points from EDUC 741, EXERSCI 711, INDIGEN 712, PSYCH 700–770, 775–779, PSYCHOL 700, 701
120 points: PSYCH 796 Thesis in Psychology
or
at least 105 points from EDUC 741, EXERSCI 711, INDIGEN 712, PSYCH 700–770, 775–779, PSYCHOL 700, 701
up to 15 points from other 600 or 700 level courses offered at this University approved by the Programme Director
120 points: PSYCH 796 Thesis in Psychology
Speech Science
Prerequisite subject: Speech Science or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
60 points from SPCHSCI 701, 711–713, 722, 723, 733, 736, 743, 746, 751–754
60 points from other approved 700 level courses in Audiology, Computer Science, Engineering, Linguistics, Psychology, Physiology, Speech Science
120 points: SPCHSCI 796 MSc Thesis in Speech Science
Statistics
Prerequisite subject: Statistics or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee, including STATS 210 or 225, or an equivalent course approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
15 points from STATS 732 or other 700 level courses offered at this University approved by the Programme Director
15 points from STATS 779, 782
at least 90 points from POPLHLTH 708, 709, 711, STATS 700–787
up to 30 points from approved 700 level courses offered at this University
90 points: STATS 798 Thesis in Statistics
Taught Masters
15 points from STATS 732 or other 700 level courses offered at this University approved by the Programme Director
15 points from STATS 779, 782
at least 150 points from POPLHLTH 708, 709, 711, STATS 700–787
up to 15 points from another approved 700 level course offered at this University
45 points: STATS 793 Dissertation
Wine Science
Prerequisite subject: Wine Science or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee
Requirement:
Research Masters
at least 75 points from WINESCI 701–708
up to 45 points from approved 700 level courses in Biological Sciences, Chemical and Materials Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science or Geography as approved by the Programme Director
120 points: WINESCI 796 MSc Thesis in Wine Science