Master of Applied Science (Research)
If you are a science or applied science graduate and wish to further develop your research skills, then this Master of Applied Science (Research) from University of Canberra is the course for you.
Duration
2 years
Starting Date
February, August
Tuition Fee
$AUD 35,500 per year
Location
Canberra, Australia
CRICOS Code: 058965A
Admission Requirements
- an Honours degree in science (at H1 or H2A level) or the equivalent in a relevant professional field; or
- a bachelor degree in science or applied science with above average performance; or
- a bachelor degree followed by a graduate diploma in applied science; or
- an Honours degree in science at H2B or H3 level and evidence of a capacity for conducting research at the Masters level.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS Band: 6.5
- PTE Academic: 58
The program
UC recognises how important it is that you are able to continue with your studies while your travel plans are temporarily put on hold due to COVID-19. For this reason, we have developed a carefully selected range of online units for our most popular degree courses, enabling you to commence your study online before transitioning to face-to-face study once travel restrictions are lifted.
The Master of Applied Science (Research) presents you with an opportunity to undertake independent research in a specialised area with expert supervision. This two-year full-time course has two study routes, and you can choose to complete it via a mixture of coursework and thesis, or thesis only.
As a Higher Degree by Research (HDR), it is covered under the Australian Government’s Research Training Program (RTP) funding model, which provides a fee offset for domestic students for the standard duration of the course.
On completion of the program, you can either continue with postgraduate research study in the form of a PhD, or confidently seek employment in a range of areas both nationally and internationally, such as government and private industry laboratories, or across natural and environmental services.
Study a Master of Applied Science (Research) from University of Canberra and you will:
- have access to expert staff supervision in applied and health science, including: human physiology, immunology, microbiology, toxicology, drug analysis, pharmacology, forensic science and neuromuscular co-ordination
- have access to resource and environmental science expertise in the fields of: vegetation and wildlife ecology, freshwater ecology, conservation biology, wildlife genetics, environmental chemistry, geomorphology, micro-meteorology, geographical information systems, and resource and environmental management
- be assigned a supervisory panel and primary supervisor to act as a mentor
- receive support and skills development to plan and undertake research.
Courses Included
- Master of Applied Science Research Thesis
Career Opportunities
- Research scientist
- Research assistant
- Research officer
- Research associate
- Policy officer
- Science communicator
Interested? Get started today!
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