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OpenMaster degree (research)Natural and Physical Sciences

Master of Science

ProviderUniversity of the Sunshine Coast
Course code: SIA-200604UniversityStudy area: Natural and Physical SciencesCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Explore new scientific frontiers. Upgrade your original training and develop new or existing areas of expertise. This program is designed to upgrade your professional qualifications and allow you to be an independent thinker and problem solver, under the supervision of internationally recognised research scientists and academics. In this program you will undertake a comprehensive review of research literature, learn advanced research techniques, and apply extensive analysis to a project in the workplace. You will get to choose from these recognised research concentrations and more: GeneCology Research Centre, Cluster for Health Improvement, Inflammation and Healing Research Cluster.

Entry requirements

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

Postgraduate entry

To be eligible for admission to a research Master degree, an applicant must hold: (a) a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) with a Grade Point Average of 5. 0 or higher on a seven point scale from a recognised higher education institution

  • (b) a Bachelor Honours degree (AQF Level 8) Class IIB from a recognised higher education institution
  • (c) a record of qualifications and/or professional research experience deemed to be equivalent to the standard of (a) or (b) as may be approved by the Research Degrees Committee, or the Chairperson acting on behalf of the Committee.
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6, no band below 5.5

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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