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Universities Australia Edith Cowan University Courses Master of Science by Research

Master of Science by Research
at Edith Cowan University

Joondalup, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 36,300
Country Rank#24
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Advanced, research-based studies in theoretical and applied areas of biological science, environmental science, environmental management, sustainability, horticulture, bioinformatics, analytical chemistry, physics, data science or mathematics.

The course aims to extend knowledge in the discipline area alongside knowledge of research methods in those areas of science and management. Students will undertake a significant independent research investigation resulting in a thesis that will have relevance to the above areas of science and management.

Course Content

**Year 1 - Semester 1**
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCI6106	Research Proposal Preparation	40
RES5115	Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches	20

**Year 1 - Semester 2**
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCI6107	Master Research Preparation	40
Elective Unit	x 1 selected in conjunction with the Course Coordinator	20

Students are required to continue re-enrolling in the thesis component of their study until the thesis is submitted for examination.

**Year 2 - Semester 1**
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCI6200	Master Thesis

**Year 2 - Semester 2**
Unit Code	Unit Title	Credit Points
SCI6200	Master Thesis

Entry Requirement
Academic Admission requirements (Band 8)

Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English Language requirements (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0)
Fees & Scholarships
Total program fee:

AUD $36,300
Career Prospect
Employment opportunities exist in research institutions, universities and private and corporate industries.

Cost Of Studying At Edith Cowan University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Master of Science by Research at Edith Cowan University