OpenMaster degree (research)Natural and Physical Sciences

Master of Applied Science (Research)

ProviderUniversity of Canberra
Course code: SIA-161442UniversityStudy area: Natural and Physical SciencesData JSON
AttendanceOn campus
Intakes & start datesPlease check the official website.

Course overview

If you are a science or applied science graduate and wish to further develop your research skills, then this is the course for you. 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...

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CRICOS

00212K

Studies in Australia

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

  • To be eligible for admission applicants must have: 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
  • d. an Honours degree in science at H2B or H3 level and evidence of a capacity for conducting research at the Masters level. To be eligible for admission applicants must have: 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 D. an Honours degree in science at H2B or H3 level and evidence of a capacity for conducting research at the Masters level.
English requirement
IELTS 6.5, no band below 6TOEFL iBT 79, no band below 20PTE Academic 58-64, no band below 50Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 176-184, no band below 169

If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.

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Campuses & intake dates

  • Bruce, CanberraACT