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Graduate Diploma in Environmental Monitoring Technologies

Campus North Terrace Campus

Degree Type Graduate Diploma

Duration 1 year full-time or part-time? equiv.

SATAC Code 3GD058

2009
ATAR N/A

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  • Program Outline

    Concern about climate change, loss of biodiversity and water shortages is leading to the rapid growth in markets for accurate, low cost environmental monitoring tools. Government agencies responsible for reporting on the performance of their environmental programs, or who need to monitor compliance with environmental regulations, require managers who understand the technical options that are available to them. Businesses need solutions to meet their legislative obligations and there is a ready and growing market for lower cost monitoring solutions that make use of the latest technological platforms. Engineering companies need technical professionals who can lead development programs in this area.

    The University of Adelaide is a world leader in many areas of Environmental Monitoring. With the newly formed Environment Institute, as well as cutting edge research into micro-structured fibre optics for environmental sensing and computer analysis of video imagery, it is an ideal place to study.

    It is envisaged that this program will help create the next generation of companies and entrepreneurs that will lead this emerging industry.

  • Program Structure

    Core courses will cover diverse topics such as ecology, engineering, health science and geology. Thereby providing students with a grounding in, and appreciation of, the multidisciplinary nature of environmental monitoring technologies.  To expand on this, students will take electives in a number of thematic areas including marketing and commercialisation, environmental science, health, policy and law, sensing and modelling, quality measurement and environmental physics, with choices available within each theme. The Graduate Diploma consists of 24 units of study.

     

  • Assessment

    Written reports, exams, assignments

  • Admission and Fee Information

    Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
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    Domestic applicants

    Not a domestic applicant? ?

    SATAC Code 3GD058
    Annual tuition fees ?
    Australian Full-fee place: $23,250
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Graduate entry only.
    How to Apply ?
    SATAC Code: 3GD058

    International applicants

    Not an international applicant? ?

    IELTS Overall 6 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $25,200
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Graduate entry only
    Equivalent Scores
    IELTS
    Overall
    Reading
    Listening
    Speaking
    Writing
    6
    5
    5
    6
    6
    How to Apply ?

    International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

    Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

    Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $25,200
    Enquiries University Contact Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Graduate entry only
  • Study Plans

    The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.

    All candidates shall complete the following core courses:

    Elective Courses

    All candidates shall complete elective courses to the value of 12 units as follows:

    (i) passes to the value of 9 units from the following areas of study

    And an additional 3 units chosen from (ii) below

    (ii) or passes in additional courses to the value of 12 units from the following areas of study

    Environment

    (iii) passes in additional courses to the value of 12 units from any of the following areas of study

    Health

    Physics of Environmental Monitoring*

    *Students undertaking courses in the Physics of Environmental Monitoring theme need to have passes in APP MATH 2000 and APP MATH 2002 or MATHS 2201 and MATHS 2202 or equivalent knowledge.

    Policy and Law

    Quality Measurement

    Sensing and Modelling

    Research Project

    Subject to the approval of the program coordinator, a 12 unit supervised research project may be completed in lieu of elective courses listed, subject to the availability of a nominated supervisor.

    Additionally, candidates may select other elective courses chosen from programs offered by the University, subject to prior approval of the Program Coordinator.  Candidates should note that courses offered in the Graduate Diploma of Environmental Monitoring Technologies are subject, at all times, to availability.
  • Career Opportunities

    Professional and technical positions in government, business and organisations wishing to develop and implement environmental programs or that need to monitor compliance with environmental regulations.

    Potential careers

    Land Resources and Land Care, Aquaculture, Mineral Exploration, Biodiversity Assessment, Botanist, Catchment Management, Climate and Ecosystem Modeller, Noise Control Engineer, Occupational Health and Safety Officer, Petroleum Exploration, Consultant, Policy Adviser, Pollution Control Engineer, Ecologist, Public Health, Ecotourism, Public Health Officer, Quarantine Officer, Environmental Biologist, Remote Sensing and GIS, Environmental Chemist, Research Assistant, ...

  • Further Information

    Please direct enquiries to the University Contact Centre
    Phone: +61 8 8313 7335 (toll free 1800 061 459)

    The annual Open Day and Information Night events provide an excellent opportunity to see our campus, meet with academics, and discuss your study options.

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Last updated: Saturday, 8 May 2010

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