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Master of Engineering Science Major Environmental Engineering
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 2 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 16 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Commonwealth supported
    AUD 8360
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 18740
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Toowoomba
Duration
  • 2 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 16 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 20440
  • On-campus
    AUD 23400

What will I study?

Practical experience

In addition to the courses listed below, you will also need to complete practical experience, where interactive hands-on activities, such as experiments and use of specialist equipment, are undertaken.

Residential schools

In addition to the courses listed below, external students will also have the opportunity to come on-campus for face-to-face lectures and tutorials, use the facilities and to meet staff and other students.

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units
7 x Core courses 8
plus Major courses 6
plus 2 x Elective 2
plus 5 x Practice courses (0 units value) 0
Total 16

Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.
Core courses:
ENG3103Engineering Problem Solving Computations
ENG4104Engineering Problem Solving Simulations
ENG5001Professional Skills in Engineering
ENG8001Masters Dissertation A
ENG8411Masters Dissertation B
ENG8412Masters Dissertation C1
MAT2500Engineering Mathematics 3
Major courses:
AGR3304Soil Science
ENV3104Hydraulics II
ENV4107Water Resources Engineering
ENV4203Public Health Engineering
ENV4204Environmental Technology
ENV5205Solid and Liquid Waste Treatment2
Elective courses:Select two units from the following:
CLI8204Global Environmental Systems
ECO8012Tools and Techniques for Sustainable Development
ENG8101Technological Impact and its Management
ENG8103Management of Technological Risk
ENG8104Asset Management in an Engineering Environment
ENG8205Technology Management Practice
ENV3105Hydrology
ENV4106Irrigation Science
SVY4203Urban and Regional Planning
Practice courses:
AGR3903Soil and Water Engineering Practice 22
ENG3902Professional Practice 1
ENG4903Professional Practice 2
ENG4909Work Experience - Professional
ENV3904Environmental Engineering Practice2

Other majors

The other majors for the Master of Engineering Science are: Agricultural, Civil, Electrical and Electronic, Geographic Information Systems, Mechanical, Power, Structural, Surveying.

1 Two units.

2 Offered externally only.