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Overview

The Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) degree is a research-based postgraduate degree in a topic applicable to Applied Science. A candidate would normally have completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAppSc) degree in a related subject area before undertaking the MAppSc, but the degree is also open to those with other relevant qualifications.

The MAppSc is designed for students who wish to pursue research that integrates science and technology, with business and/or economic implications.

Students who have a relevant Honours degree or postgraduate diploma can complete the degree by thesis only (minimum of one year). For those who have a three-year Bachelor's degree, some coursework will be required and the programme is likely to take a minimum of two years to complete.

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Subject areas

The degree of Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) may be awarded in any of the subjects listed below:

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Programme Requirements

Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Applied Geology

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Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Bioengineering

  • Thesis: BIOE 5

    The prerequisite for admission to the programme is completion at a satisfactory level of a relevant four-year degree.

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Master of Applied Sciences (MAppSc) in Clothing and Textile Sciences

  • CLTE 495  Master's Thesis Preparation; and

  • Four of
    CLTE 451  Physical Properties of Clothing and Textiles,
    CLTE 452  Social Aspects of Clothing and Textiles,
    CLTE 453  Research Methods,
    CLTE 454  Clothing, Materials and Workplace Injury,
    CLTE 455  Topic in Advanced Clothing and Textile Sciences,
    CLTE 460  Cooperative Education programme.

  • Thesis: CLTE 5

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Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Computational Modelling

  • At least 120 400-level points including
    COMO 401  Modelling 2,
    MATH 495  Master's Thesis Preparation, and

  • At least 60 400-level COSC or MATH points; and

  • Thesis: COMO 5

    Note: With approval from the Programme Director, other relevant 400-level papers may be substituted for COSC or MATH papers.

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Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Consumer Food Science

  • FOSC 495  Master's Thesis Preparation; and

  • Four further approved 400-level papers; and

  • Thesis: FOSC 5

    Note: With approval from the Head of the Department of Food Science, one 400-level paper from another relevant subject may be substituted for one 400-level FOSC paper

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Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Energy Management

  • EMAN 490  Dissertation; and 

  • Three 400-level EMAN papers; and

  • One further paper at 400-level approved by the Programme Director; and

  • Thesis: EMAN 5

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Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Environmental Management

  • GEOG 495  Master's Thesis Preparation; and

  • GEOG 471  Environmental Impact Assessment; and

  • GEOG 472  Developments in Environmental Mamnagement; and

  • Two further 400-level papers approved by the Programme Director; and

  • Thesis: ENVM 5

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Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Food Innovation

  • FOSC 495  Master's Thesis Preparation; and

  • Four further 400-level FOSC papers; and

  • Thesis: FINV 5

    Note: With approval from the Head of the Department of Food Science, one 400-level paper from another relevant subject may be substituted for one 400-level FOSC paper.

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Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Geographic Information Systems

  • GEOG 495   Master's Thesis Preparation; and

  • Four of
    SURV 508  Spatial Databases,
    SURV 509  Introduction to Remote Sensing Technologies,
    SURV 510  Management Issues in Geographic Information Systems,
    SURV 511  Spatial Analysis and Modelling,
    SURV 512  Geovisualisation and Cartography,
    SURV 513  Resource Mapping and Image Processing,
    SURV 515  GIS Programming in Python; and

  • Thesis: GISS 5

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Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Software and Knowledge Engineering

  • SENG 490  Dissertation; and

  • INFO 409  Information Science Project; and

  • SENG 401  Software Engineering; and

  • two further 400-level papers, normally drawn from COSC, INFO or SENG papers;

    • and either:

  • Thesis: SKEN 5

    • or

  • a research report SKEN 580  Research Project (40 points) together with 400-level papers worth a total of 80 points drawn from 400-level COSC, INFO, or SENG papers, or other papers approved by the Course Director.

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Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Telecommunications

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Regulations for the Degree of Master of Applied Science (MAppSc)

  1. Admission to the Programme

    1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
    2. Every applicant must either:
      1. be a graduate, or
      2. have equivalent alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
    3. In considering an applicant's qualifications, regard will be had to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant's performance in the programme.

  2. Structure of the Programme

    1. The degree may be awarded in any of the subjects listed in the MAppSc Schedule. With the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences) the degree may be awarded in a subject not listed in the MAppSc Schedule.
    2. The programme of study shall be as prescribed for the subject concerned in the MAppSc Schedule.
    3. A candidate whose qualification for entry to the programme is the degree of Bachelor of Applied Science with Honours or the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science or equivalent may achieve the degree in a minimum of one year of further study, normally by completing a thesis or equivalent as prescribed in the MAppSc Schedule.
    4. A candidate may be exempted from some of the required papers prescribed in the MAppSc Schedule on the basis of previous study.
    5. A candidate shall, before commencing the investigation to be described in a thesis or research report, secure the approval of the Head of the Department concerned for the topic, the supervisor(s), and the proposed course of the investigation.
    6. A candidate may not present a thesis or research report which has previously been accepted for another degree.
    7. A candidate taking the degree by papers and thesis or research report must pass both the papers and the thesis or research report components.
    8. For a thesis, the research should be of a kind that a diligent and competent student should complete within one year of full-time study.

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  3. Duration of the Programme

    A candidate achieving the degree by papers and a thesis or research report shall normally follow a programme for the equivalent of not less than two years of full-time study and not more than three years of full-time study, and a candidate achieving the degree by thesis alone shall normally follow a programme of study for the equivalent of not less than one year of full-time study and not more than two years of full-time study. Exceptions shall be permitted only with the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).

  4. Withdrawal from the Programme

    1. A candidate undertaking both papers and thesis whose paper results are not satisfactory, as defined by the department or subject area concerned, shall be required to withdraw from the programme.
    2. Where a candidate withdraws from the programme, whether voluntarily or otherwise, after completing the prescribed papers, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences) may recommend the award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science or determine which papers shall be credited towards the diploma.

  5. Examination of the Thesis or Research Report

    1. The thesis or research report shall be assessed by at least two examiners, at least one of whom shall be external to the University.
    2. The candidate's supervisor shall not be an examiner but may make a report on the work of the candidate to the Programme Director concerned.
    3. Each examiner shall supply a written report on the thesis or research report and recommend a mark and grade on the basis of the thesis or research report as submitted, and an overall result selected from the options as specified in clause (d) below.
    4. The examiners may recommend that a thesis or research report:
      1. be accepted without amendments;
      2. be accepted subject to amendments being made at the discretion, and to the satisfaction, of the Programme Director concerned;
      3. does not meet the criteria for the award of the degree, but may be revised and resubmitted for examination;
      4. does not meet the criteria for the award of the degree, and should be rejected without right of resubmission.
    5. Amendments (regulation 5(d)(ii)) and revisions (regulation 5(d)(iii)) shall be completed by a specified date to be determined by the Programme Director concerned.
    6. A candidate shall be permitted to revise and resubmit a thesis or research report for examination once only.
    7. If a revised and resubmitted thesis or research report is finally accepted, the result shall be either 'Pass' or 'Fail' (i.e. ungraded) and without eligibility for the award of the degree with distinction or credit.

      Note: This provision applies only to students who first enrol for the degree in 2009 or subsequently.

    8. Where the examiners cannot agree on a result, the Programme Director concerned should so report to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences) or nominee who shall arrive at a decision after consulting a referee who should normally be external to the University.

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  6. Level of Award of the Degree

    The degree may be awarded with distinction or with credit.

  7. Variations

    The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.

    Note: The due date for applications for first enrolment in the programme is 10 December. Late applications will be considered.

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