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Master of Applied Science (MAppSc)

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Overview

The Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) is a 180-point, coursework postgraduate degree. A candidate would normally be a graduate but the degree is also open to those with other relevant qualifications.

The MAppSc is designed for students who wish to pursue an interdisciplinary programme of study underpinned by science that delivers versatile skills relevant to multiple end-users. Optional paths are available that emphasise commercialisation, workplace-based projects or independent study.
Optional papers for particular interests

The MAppSc can be completed in 12 months or in stages, providing flexibility for recent graduates and those currently employed.

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Subjects

Subjects offered for the Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) and Master of Science (MSc):

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Programme requirements

Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Advanced Nutrition Practice

Papers

Substitutions of other postgraduate papers may be approved by the Head of the Department of Human Nutrition.

Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Applied Geology

Papers

Either

  • GEOL 401 Current Topics and Advanced Methods in Geoscience

  • Six further 400-level GEOL papers

  • Three further approved papers at 400-level

  • APPS 597 Supervised Independent Study

or

  • GEOL 402  Advanced Research Methods in Geoscience 1

  • GEOL 403  Advanced Research Methods in Geoscience 2

  • Six further 400-level GEOL papers

  • Three further approved papers at 400-level

  • APPS 597 Supervised Independent Study

Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Artificial Intelligence

Papers

Students without a background in computing will begin their programme of study in the second semester and will complete:

  • AIML 401 Programming for Artificial Intelligence
  • AIML 402 Advanced Artificial Intelligence
  • COSC 420 Neural Networks
  • DHUM 403 When Machines Decide
  • INFO 411 Machine Learning and Data Mining
  • Two of:
  • One of:
  • 20 further points at 400-level

Students with a background in computing will begin their programme of study in either the first or second semester and will complete:

  • AIML 402 Advanced Artificial Intelligence
  • COSC 420 Neural Networks
  • DHUM 403 When Machines Decide
  • INFO 411 Machine Learning and Data Mining
  • Two of:
  • One of:
  • 20 further points at 400-level

Note: This programme requires three semesters of study

Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Bioengineering

Papers
  • BIOE 401 Research Methods
  • BIOE 403 Bioengineering Design
  • BIOE 404  Medical Devices and Technology
  • ENTR 421 Technology and Entrepreneurship
  • Three further approved papers at 400-level which may include:
    • BIOE 405  Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cells
      and/or
    • BIOE 480  Research Project
  • APPS 597 Supervised Independent Study

Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Computational Modelling

No new enrolments are currently being accepted for this subject.

Papers

  • COMO 401 Modelling 2 (this paper is not currently offered)

  • Three papers at 400-level from BIOE 403, COSC, ELEC, MATH or STAT papers

  • Three further approved papers at 400-level

  • APPS 597 Supervised Independent Study, or APPS 598 Workplace-based Project

Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Computer Science

Papers

Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Consumer Food Science

Papers

Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Electronics

No new enrolments will be accepted for this subject.

Papers

    40 points from:

    • ELEC 441  Linear Systems and Noise
    • ELEC 442  Digital Signal Processing
    • ELEC 443  Boundary Value Problems of Mathematical Physics
    • ELEC 444  Logic Synthesis
    • ELEC 445  Inverse Problems and Imaging
    • ELEC 446  Computational Inference
    • 100 further 400-level points, as approved by the Programme Director

  • One of:

Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Environmental Management

Papers

  • GEOG 471  Impact Assessment and Sustainability

  • GEOG 472  Developments in Environmental Management

  • Further approved 400-level papers worth 100 points

  • APPS 597 Supervised Independent Study

Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Geographic Information Systems

Papers

  • SURV 509  Introduction to Remote Sensing Technologies

  • SURV 511  Advanced Spatial Analysis and Modelling

  • SURV 512  Geovisualisation and Cartography

  • SURV 513  Resource Mapping and Image Processing

  • SURV 519  Spatial Analysis and Programming

  • Two further approved 400-level papers

  • APPS 597 Supervised Independent Study or APPS 598 Workplace-based Project

Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Marine Environmental Science

Not offered in 2021

Papers

APPS 597 Supervised Independent Study plus approved papers, to make a total of 180 points. The following is what is normally required, although other appropriate papers may be considered for inclusion in the programme.

  • MARI 401  Advanced Methods in Marine Science
  • MARI 402  Advanced Applied Field Methods in Marine Environmental Science
  • MARI 403  Critical Thinking for Environmental Scientists
  • At least two of:
    AQFI 421  Advanced Aquaculture and Fisheries
    MARI 429  Coastal Marine Environment
    MARI 431  Antarctic and Southern Ocean Science
    MARI 451  Reading Marine Science  or  ECOL 411  Reading Ecology
    OCEN 450  Special Topic

Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Molecular Biotechnology

Papers

Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Plant Biotechnology

Papers

  • PLBI 401  Special Topic

  • BTNY 461  Plant Physiology and Biotechnology

  • BTNY 465  Plant and Environment

  • Four further approved 400-level papers

  • APPS 597 Supervised Independent Study

Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Quantitative Genetics

Papers

Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Science Communication

Papers

Notes:
This programme requires three semesters of study.
SCOM 411 is prerequisite for SCOM 412.
With approval, SCOM 5A may replace APPS 596, APPS 597 or APPS 598, and one 400-level paper.
Up to two of the prescribed papers may be replaced with other 400-level papers with approval from the Director of the Centre for Science Communication.
SCOM 432, SCOM 433, SCOM 434 and SCOM 439 may be substituted for SCOM 402, SCOM 403 and SCOM 409 as Distance options.

Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Software Engineering

Papers

Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Statistics

Papers
  • STAT 401 Applied Statistical Methods and Models
  • STAT 402 Regression Models for Complex Data
  • One of APPS 596 Commercialisation Project, APPS 597 Supervised Independent Study, APPS 598 Workplace-based Project
  • Papers worth 40 points from approved 400-level STAT papers
  • Papers worth 60 points from STAT or other approved subjects at 400-level or above.

Optional papers will be approved by the Director of 400-level Studies. STAT 401 may be replaced by STAT 404 Advanced Statistical Inference with approval.

Master of Applied Science (MAppSc) in Telecommunications

Papers

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 shall have fulfilled one of the following conditions:
      1. be a graduate and have achieved an average grade of at least B in the relevant 300-level papers;
      2. have obtained a Postgraduate Certificate or a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science with an average grade of at least B;
      3. 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. Subjects of Study

    The degree may be awarded in any of the subjects for the degree of Master of Applied Science listed in Science Schedule D. With the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences), the degree may be awarded in a subject not listed in Science Schedule D.

  3. Structure of the Programme

    1. The programme of study
      1. shall consist of approved papers at 400-level or higher worth at least 180 points, selected from the papers specified in Science Schedule D for the Master of Applied Science subject concerned, and including at least one of APPS 596-598.
      2. shall normally include papers from more than one subject and at least one of the approved 400-level papers that shall be amongst the first papers taken in the programme of study.
      3. may, with the approval of the Head of Department or Course Director concerned, include papers worth up to 60 points from 400- and 500-level papers other than those specified in Schedule D.
    2. A candidate who has completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Certificate or the Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science shall be exempted from those papers in the programme for the degree which have previously been passed for the certificate or diploma.

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  4. Duration of the Programme

    The programme can be taken by full-time candidates in one year (twelve months), or by part-time candidates over more than one year.

  5. Examination

    1. Every report for APPS 596, APPS 597, or APPS 598, shall be assessed by at least two examiners and be subject to the overview of the external assessor for the supervising department.
    2. The candidate’s supervisor for any of APPS 596, APPS 597, or APPS 598 shall not be an examiner but may make a report on the work of the candidate to the Course Director concerned

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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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