Overview

Learn from research and industry experts and diversify your knowledge studying the unique environments of North Queensland, including coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangroves, dry savannahs and tropical rainforests. Gain strong career planning insights and build critical enterprise skills through the Professional Employability Program.

Career Opportunities after the Master of Science (Professional) program offered at James Cook University

Advance your scientific career with a professional postgraduate course. JCU Master of Science graduates are highly regarded and find employment in a range of organisations within Australia and around the world.

You could pursue your specialised scientific field in the public or private sector, working for business, government, educational, research or not-for-profit agencies.

As a Master of Science (Professional) graduate, you may find yourself holding positions such as biologist, ecologist, conservation agent, environmental manager/specialist, or within academy as a researcher and/or teacher within these fields.

Programme Structure

Majors available:

Aquaculture Science and Technology

Environmental Earth Science

Environmental Management

Fisheries Science and Management

Geology

Global Change Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-20 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-02-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-23 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-07-10 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

52

TOEFL^® IBT

74

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Mathematics Natural Sciences View 26 other Masters in Natural Sciences in Australia

Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

52

TOEFL^® IBT

74

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 095865J
AQF Level 7 bachelor degree in science with minimum GPA of 5.0; or equivalent

Tuition Fee

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International

41840 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41840 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

33741 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33741 AUD per year during 24 months.

Estimated annual Commonwealth Supported Fee for domestic students for a full-time study load $8,948

Living costs for Townsville

1500 - 2800 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Master of Science (Professional).

Available Scholarships

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