Science Research

The Master of Science (Research) gives you the tools and opportunities you need to further your career in your chosen scientific area. In this degree, highly motivated and highly qualified students undertake advanced study to produce a research-based dissertation which will help you to develop your research skills in a specialised area of knowledge and proceed further with your career.

This degree has two majors to choose from, Applied Research and Advanced Research. The Applied Research major combines research and coursework to enhance your knowledge across a range of different science-based disciplines. The Advanced Research major gives students, who have already undertaken substantial prior studies, the opportunity to focus on a research project in a specific area.

In this degree you will find the emphasis to be on the development of knowledge and skills to allow you to undertake independent research and professional practice in your chosen area.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Core course1 unit

Plus Research project11 units

Total12 units

Course codeCourse name

Advanced research major  

Core Course:

HSC8050Research Methodology for the Human Sciences

OR

SCI4405Research Practice and Ethics

OR equivalent as approved by Program Coordinator

Research project:

SCI9011Master of Science Research Project A

SCI9012Master of Science Research Project B1

SCI9013Master of Science Research Project C1

SCI9014Master of Science Research Project D1

SCI9015Master of Science Research Project E1

SCI9016Master of Science Research Project F1

Applied research major  

Core Course:  

HSC8050Research Methodology for the Human Sciences 

 OR 

SCI4405Research Practice and Ethics 

 OR equivalent as approved by Program Coordinator 

Elective course 1  

Elective course 2  

Elective course 3  

SCI9012Master of Science Research Project B1 

SCI9013Master of Science Research Project C1 

SCI9014Master of Science Research Project D1 

SCI9015Master of Science Research Project E1 

SCI9016Master of Science Research Project F1

Footnotes

1 Two units.

Entry requirements

Master of Science (Research) (Applied Research)

• completed a three-year degree at an Australian university or equivalent, with a GPA of 4.5/7.0 or above, or equivalent score, in a relevant discipline
• acceptance will be subject to the availability of, and endorsement by, a USQ supervisor.

Master of Science (Research) (Advanced Research)

• completed a four-year degree at an Australian university or equivalent, with a GPA of 4.5/7.0 or above, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline
  or
• completed a three-year degree at an Australian university or equivalent and have successfully completed a coursework masters, with a GPA of 4.5/7.0 or above, or equivalent score, in a relevant discipline
  or
• completed a three-year degree at an Australian university or equivalent and either successfully completed a Postgraduate diploma in a relevant area or, have successfully completed a Postgraduate Certificate in a relevant area together with the equivalent of a minimum of two years work experience or, have very substantial equivalent industry experience deemed to be appropriate upon application
• acceptance will be subject to the availability of, and endorsement by, a USQ supervisor.

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

>Pre-requisites

Master of Science (Research) (Applied Research)

• completed a three-year degree at an Australian university or equivalent, with a GPA of 4.5/7.0 or above, or equivalent score, in a relevant discipline
• acceptance will be subject to the availability of, and endorsement by, a USQ supervisor.

Master of Science (Research) (Advanced Research)

• completed a four-year degree at an Australian university or equivalent, with a GPA of 4.5/7.0 or above, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline
  or
  completed a three-year degree at an Australian university or equivalent and have successfully completed a coursework masters, with a GPA of 4.5/7.0 or above, or equivalent score, in a relevant discipline
  or
  completed a three-year degree at an Australian university or equivalent and either successfully completed a Postgraduate diploma in a relevant area or, have successfully completed a Postgraduate Certificate in a relevant area together with the equivalent of a minimum of two years work experience or, have very substantial equivalent industry experience deemed to be appropriate upon application
• acceptance will be subject to the availability of, and endorsement by, a USQ supervisor.

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