Program summary
Program overview
Admission requirements
Notes
Enquiries

Program summary

Award abbreviation: MSc
Degree type: higher degree by research program
Mode of study: internal or external
Duration: 1 year minimum, 2 years maximum full-time; 2 years minimum, 4 years maximum part-time
Fee type: domestic fee-paying places, international fee-paying places
Commencement: students can apply and start throughout the year, subject to program requirements
Program code: SC801
CRICOS code: 026640J

Program overview

The Master of Science is an advanced research program that requires original research in an area of interest to the student and of broader significance in the university and the community.

The program will assist to upgrade original training and to equip graduates for senior positions, develop areas of expertise and increase professional credibility in day-to-day dealings with clients.

The program involves a comprehensive review of the literature, advanced research techniques, and extensive analysis applied to a project in a workplace situation.

Admission requirements

Candidates for the award of Master of Science are normally required to hold a Bachelors degree with at least second class honours Division 1 from a recognised higher education institution.

Applicants who have completed a Bachelors degree and have achieved by subsequent work and study a standard equivalent to at least second class honours Division 1 may also be considered. In exceptional cases applications may be considered on the basis of other evidence of general and professional qualifications as approved by the Research Degrees Committee.

Notes

1. Prospective applicants wishing to undertake an MSc will need to find a suitable supervisor by contacting the Faculty of Science, Health and Education.
2. For further information, refer to the Rules for the Degrees of Master of Arts, Master of Business, Master of Climate Change Adaptation by Research, Master of Environmental Change Management by Research, Master of Education, Master of Information Technology, Master of Integrated Coastal Zone Management by Research, Master of Science, Master of Social Work and Master of Wetlands Management by Research.
3. Refer to the research areas for the Faculty of Science, Health and Education.

Enrolment and Fees

1. In any semester, full-time enrolment comprises 0.500 EFTSL.
2. In any semester, part-time enrolment comprises 0.250 EFTSL.
3. The census date for withdrawal without financial penalty or academic penalty is the Semester 1 or 2 census date.
4. Candidates pay full tuition fees.

EFTSL - Equivalent Full-Time Student Load. One year of full-time study equates to 1.000 EFTSL

How to apply

Apply for a postgraduate program.

Enquiries

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Dr Fraser Russell
Faculty Higher Degree by Research Coordinator
Tel: +61 7 5459 4665
Email: frussell@usc.edu.au

Teaching and Research Services
Ashleigh Rees
Tel: +61 7 5459 4526
Fax: +61 7 5430 1111
Email: arees@usc.edu.au

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