A 180-point sprint: Victoria's environmental science master's compresses coursework and research into one calendar year of three trimesters, in the capital city where New Zealand's environment ministry, NIWA and GNS Science all recruit within walking distance.
Key facts
Duration
12 months (1 year)
Language
English
Format
Full-time
Intake
Trimester 1 (February/March) — confirm additional trimester entry points on the official page
Curriculum modules
Environmental science core — Systems and methods across two trimesters.
Research preparation — Design and methods for the project.
Research project — Final-trimester supervised research.
Admission requirements
Bachelor degree in a relevant science with a good academic record
English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL) for non-native speakers
Career destinations
Environmental Scientist — Crown research institutes & ministries
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