Master degree
18 months
Application deadlines: February, July
Processing time: 49 days
Application fee: A$75
Full-time
Intakes: February 25, July 29
International tuition: A$36,000
Domestic tuition: A$9,359
Program overview
Technological change is transforming the way we live, work, learn and communicate, which means that there's a vital skills gap for scientists with entrepreneurship and leadership skills. This inventive degree provides you with training and immersive experience in how to take cutting-edge ideas in scientific disciplines from conception through development to realisation. It also builds skills in entrepreneurship, leadership and innovation, as they apply to a range of scientific fields, supported by advanced technologies.
Study options

This program can be done
On campus
Requirements
Exams:
- IELTS
Most postgraduate courses require a successfully completed Australian bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised institution and may also require a specific grade point average (GPA). Our admissions team will determine whether your qualification meets the requirements.
MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Biology specialisation:
• Australian level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent, with two units in biology or equivalent
• GPA of 4.00 (out of 7.00) or overseas equivalent
Chemical and Biomolecular Sciences specialisation:
• Australian level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent, with two units in chemistry or equivalent
• GPA of 4.00 (out of 7.00) or overseas equivalent
Geology and Geophysics specialisation:
• Australian level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent in a relevant field
• GPA of 4.00 (out of 7.00) or overseas equivalent
Environmental Sciences specialisation:
• Australian level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent
• GPA of 4.00 (out of 7.00) or overseas equivalent
Information Technology specialisation:
• Australian level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent, with two units in information technology or equivalent
• GPA of 4.00 (out of 7.00) or overseas equivalent
Statistics specialisation:
• Australian level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent
• GPA of 4.00 (out of 7.00) or overseas equivalent
All applicants to coursework programs at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.
Career opportunities
Potential careers:
environmental officer
national parks ranger
researcher
environmental consultant
sustainability officer
legal officer
educator
policy adviser
Campus location
Sydney
,
Australia
