Not to be confused with Melbourne's interdisciplinary Master of Environment (also in this directory): this is the science degree — 200 points at AQF level 9, delivered on the Parkville campus for graduates of the life, chemical, physical, earth or environmental sciences. Risk assessment is the spine, applied to contamination, climate change, energy transition, conservation and food security, with 87.5-112.5 points of electives to shape your own specialism and a second-year Graduate Seminar and Industry Project to point it at employment.
Key facts
Duration
24 months (2 years)
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Curriculum modules
Core environmental science — Scientifically rigorous risk assessment across air, water and land.
Policy, planning & ethics — The governance and business context of environmental science.
Graduate Seminar & Industry Project — Second-year professional capstone.
Admission requirements
Undergraduate degree in the life, chemical, physical, earth or environmental sciences
TOEFL/IELTS for non-native English speakers
Transcripts via the University of Melbourne online application
Career destinations
Environmental Scientist — Consulting & industry
Risk / Contamination Assessor — EPA & state agencies
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