University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC)

Master of Science (By Research)

University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 01595D

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'll get to choose from these recognised research concentrations and more: GeneCology Research Centre, Cluster for Health Improvement, Inflammation and Healing Research Cluster.

Structure

A Higher Degree by Research (HDR) is a supervised research program that requires undertaking original research, resulting in a thesis, or a thesis and exegesis. During the Master by Research program, Master by Research candidates are required to achieve several milestones that relate to their research training.

Subjects

  • Science

Standard entry requirements

  • 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
  • Or (b) a Bachelor Honours degree (AQF Level 8) Class IIB from a recognised higher education institution
  • Or (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.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
UniSC Caboolture International: $58,000 No
  • Full-time : 2 years
UniSC Fraser Coast International: $58,000 No
  • Full-time : 2 years
UniSC Gympie International: $58,000 No
  • Full-time : 2 years
UniSC Moreton Bay International: $58,000 No
  • Full-time : 2 years
UniSC Sunshine Coast International: $58,000 No
  • Full-time : 2 years

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