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	Postgraduate Programs

Postgraduate Research Programs

Research Masters - Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

Research Masters students undertake an original and significant research project, usually over a period of one to two years full-time or two to four years part-time.

Admission requires a bachelor's degree with honours, although students may be admitted after completing a postgraduate diploma or masters qualifying course.

However, prospective candidates not meeting these requirements but with significant professional experience subsequent to completing a Bachelor's degree are invited to discuss their situation with the Research of Postgraduate Coordinator.

PhD degrees - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Students undertake an original and significant research project. The PhD fosters the development of an original researcher whose work will be valuable to their discipline.

Entry to a PhD degree normally requires a four year degree with honours at the level of either First Class or Second Class Division One. Other qualifications may be considered for entry. Candidates may also transfer from a research masters program with credit for completed work.

A full time candidate should aim to submit a thesis for examination in three to four years, part time candidates in five to six years. With special approval, part of a PhD candidature may be taken off shore.

Research students who are Australian citizens or permanent residents normally receive a HECS scholarship, which pays tuition fees.

Students holding First Class Honours or equivalent are eligible to apply for APA scholarships and UQPRS scholarships, which provide a living allowance. These scholarships are highly competitive. Further information on these and other scholarships are available on the UQ website. www.uq.edu.au/research/grad-school

Students wishing to consider a research degree (either masters or PhD) should discuss their situation with the Research of Postgraduate Coordinator within the School. Research topics are usually determined through consultation between the prospective student and supervising staff.

Contact

Dr Don Cameron
Research Postgraduate Coordinator
School of Natural and Rural Systems Management
The University of Queensland,
Gatton, QLD 4343,
Australia
Email: dcameron@uqg.uq.edu.au
Telephone: + 61 07 54601 327
Fax: +61 07 54601 324

Postgraduate Coursework Programs

The School strongly encourages high quality students to consider postgraduate coursework programs. There is a strong and vibrant research culture within the school with a feature being the emphasis on real-life situations, and the integration of ecology, conservation, economics, business and people.

The School of Natural & Rural Systems Management currently offers the following postgraduate programs:

Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates

Postgraduate diplomas and graduate certificates can upgrade qualification or provide specific additional skills. The normal duration of a postgraduate diploma is 12months (1year) full-time or equivalent part-time & 6months (1semester) full-time or equivalent part-time for the graduate certificate.

Entry requires an undergraduate pass degree. Some faculties allow entry to candidates without academic qualifications, but with sufficient relevant work experience.

Coursework Masters

Course work masters are taught course based and can offer students the chance to extend professional understanding, change careers or adjust to changing employment requirements. The normal duration of a coursework masters is 18months (3semesters) full-time or equivalent part-time.

Entry to many coursework programs requires a bachelor's degree with honours, although students may be able to enter after completing an undergraduate pass degree, a masters qualifying course or a postgraduate diploma.

Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters are available in the following areas:

Agribusiness
Environmental Management
Natural Resource Economics
Natural Resource Studies
Rangeland Management
Rural Systems Management
Sustainable Systems

Contact

Ms Jodie Kowaltzke
School of Natural and Rural Systems Management, Gatton
The University of Queensland, Gatton
Gatton 4343, Queensland
Australia
Email: j.kowaltzke@uq.edu.au
Telephone: +61 07 5460 1092
Fax: +61 07 5460 1324

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