AUT - Master of Science
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Master of Science
The Master of Science is a postgraduate programme focused on providing advanced concepts and techniques required to develop and enhance research skills. The qualification is aimed at candidates who are wanting to undertake cutting-edge research following a bachelor's degree. The two year Master's programme will give students a solid, advanced foundation for independent research involving the investigation of practical and theoretical problems in mathematical and related sciences.
Quick facts
Programme Code: DJ1037
Level: 9
Points: 240
Duration: Two years full time
Venue: City Campus
Starting date: 16 July 2012 and 4 March 2013
AUT encourages early application. There are limited places available. Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full. Applicants will normally be selected on the basis of their level of academic achievement and may be required to attend a selection interview.
Entry requirements
Structure
PapersMost papers last one semester. Students must complete 120 points each year (240 points for the entire qualification).
Year one:
Papers listed below are delivered through the School of Computing and Mathemathical Sciences. Other postgraduate papers are available subject to timetabling and minimum numbers.
719110 Advanced Topics in Analytics and Applied Statistics (30)
719111 Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics (30)
719112 Advanced Topics in Applied Probability (30)
719113 Advanced Topics in Astronomy and Radio Astronomy (30)
719114 Advanced Topics in Mathematical Analysis (30)
719115 Critical Issues in the Didactics of Mathematics (30)
Papers listed below delivered through the School of Applied Sciences
408215 Bioinformatics (15)
778022 Analytical and Environmental Chemistry (30)
778023 Food Science (30)
778038 Marine Ecosystems (30)
779001 Specialist Readings (15)
779003 Frontiers of Food Microbiology (30)
779004 Selected Topics in Microbiology (30)
779005 Advanced Applications of GIS (30)
779052 Specialist Readings in Applied Science (30)
779053 Selected Topics in Applied Science (30)
779056 Contemporary Molecular Genetics (30)
779057 Ethics of Emerging Biological and Health Technologies (30)
779058 Evolution (30)
779059 Quality Assurance in Laboratory Services (30)
Year two:
719900 Thesis (120)
NB: Applicants transferring from the AUT Postgraduate Diploma in Science or Bachelor of Science (Honours) (or equivalent) must meet a minimum B grade average prior to commencing the thesis paper 719900.
Enrolment in papers is subject to meeting all requirements and availability of papers (not all papers listed above will be open for enrolment in a given year).
Please contact the Programme Administrator, Karishma Bhat for programme information and availability of papers.