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Environmental science MPhil programme and PhD programme, Chinese University of Hong Kong

Research-orientated programme. Students work under the supervision of a professor on a topic and take a minimum of two courses recognised by the graduate panel, substitutable by special studies. The MPhil programme requires at least 24 units together with a written thesis for graduation. The PhD programme requires at least 36 units together with a written thesis for graduation. Requirements MPhil programme applicants should normally possess a BSc degree, and the PhD programme applicants a master's degree in an appropriate related field from a recognised university. Cost HK$42,100 per annum (full time). Aid Most admitted students will be offered a graduate assistantship by the Graduate Division of Environmental Science amounting to HK$13,400 per month. Other scholarships are also available from the university. Enrolment deadline February 28, 2007

Earth Sciences, University of Hong Kong

Geology of Asia/Pacific: tectonics: structural geology; petrology; paleontology paleomagnetics. Contact Dr J. Ali, [email protected]. Evolution of oceanic and continental lithosphere: geology of ophiolite; crustal history; geochemistry; volcanology; micropalaeontology. Contact Dr M. Sun; [email protected]. Applied geosciences and environmental reconstruction: geophysics: hydrogeology; engineering geology; quaternary geology; coastal management; isotope geochronology; natural hazards. Contact Dr L.S. Chan. [email protected]. Requirements For MPhil students, participation and presentation in research seminars and guided study. For PhD students, participation and presentation of seminars; other departmental requirements. Cost HK$42,100 per year (full time) or HK$28,070 per year (part time). Aid University Postgraduate Fellowship of HK$70,000 plus no less than HK$150,000 per year for selected full-time PhD candidate with excellent academic record. Postgraduate Studentship of not less than HK$150,000 per year for qualified full-time Phil or PhD candidate. Enrolment deadline January 31, 2007 (main round); May 31, 2007 (clearing round for September intake); September 30, 2007 (clearing round for January intake). Successful MPhil applicants may begin studies on the first day of each month. Due to the limited number of places, it would be to your advantage to submit your application for the main round.

Master of Environmental Management, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia

Designed to provide students with an understanding and appreciation of issues and skills in environmental management, the course examines environmental policies, strategies and management systems, with a focus on the recognition and development of sustainable environmental management in both urban and non-urban environments. Students may also undertake some study of specific environmental problems, research methods, geographical information systems and environmental economics, philosophy or politics, and may include a research project in their degree. The course is global in scope, but case study material will draw especially on the experience of Australia and other Asia-Pacific nations. Requirements The equivalent of an Australian bachelor's degree with 2nd class honours or better (four years of study) undertaken in the field of study you intend to pursue in your proposed master's programme. Lesser qualifications are unlikely to be accepted without some qualifying studies or relevant work experience. Cost A$15,400 or HK$93,609. Aid Tuition fees are exempt from GST. Enrolment deadline December 2007 for 2008 course

Master of Environmental Science, Monash University, Clayton campus, Victoria, Australia