Master of Scientific Studies

Core Units
 

6 credit points
 

Complete the following unit

• Research Methods in The Sciences (SCI500) – 6 credit points

Approved Majors

Complete ONE Major from the following list

• Biochemistry

• Biomedical Science

• Chemistry

• Genetics

• Mathematics

• Medicinal Chemistry

• Quantitative Ecology

• Zoology

A candidate shall:

• hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline*at the level of Credit (GPA 5) or above; or

• hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma or Bachelor with Honours in a relevant discipline* at the level of Credit (GPA 5) or above.

English Language Requirements

All applicants must meet a minimum of one of the following criteria:

• English is the applicant's first language; or

• Satisfactory completion, within five years of the date of application for admission to UNE, of at least one year of full-time or equivalent full-time study at senior secondary, post-secondary or tertiary level in a country in which English is the primary official language or co-official language and in which English was the sole medium of instruction and assessment for the particular period of study claimed; or

• A pass grade or better in an English language subject at Australian Year 12 level or overseas equivalent; or

• An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5*; or

• Equivalent Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 213 in the computer-based test or at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component*; or

• A Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic minimum overall score of 57 with no skill less than 50*

International Fees

$33,856*

With specialised postgraduate training in your chosen field, your applied practical skills and advanced subject knowledge will give you a competitive edge. Employment opportunities for UNE science graduates are diverse. For example, some of the roles you could consider include:

• research scientist with government agencies such as CSIRO and ANSTO

• environmental protection field officer

• pharmaceutical research and development

• university research and education

• wildlife management and biosecurity.