Master of Philosophy in Science Program By University of Technology Sydney |Top Universities
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Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

23,220 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Dec, 2022Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Philosophy in Science provides students with a unique opportunity to undertake original research and gain in-depth knowledge in their particular scientific field. Students have access to staff that are leading researchers and experts in their field. Undertaking this course allows students to explore their research potential and develop research skills. This course is designed to provide a pathway to the PhD program.
The course contains a choice of professional subjects relevant to all science disciplines. The subjects encompass the development of a suite of skills important to a professional scientist; be they engaged in research, science businesses, industries, or government organisations. These are the skills of communication, critical analysis, project management and innovation and commercialisation. The professional strand is complemented by a choice of major study in a specific science or mathematics field. The second half of the course comprises a substantial research component, giving students an opportunity to undertake original, cutting-edge research. For students with suitable achievement levels, this provides a pathway to a PhD, and can be used in the scholarship application process.

Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Philosophy in Science provides students with a unique opportunity to undertake original research and gain in-depth knowledge in their particular scientific field. Students have access to staff that are leading researchers and experts in their field. Undertaking this course allows students to explore their research potential and develop research skills. This course is designed to provide a pathway to the PhD program.
The course contains a choice of professional subjects relevant to all science disciplines. The subjects encompass the development of a suite of skills important to a professional scientist; be they engaged in research, science businesses, industries, or government organisations. These are the skills of communication, critical analysis, project management and innovation and commercialisation. The professional strand is complemented by a choice of major study in a specific science or mathematics field. The second half of the course comprises a substantial research component, giving students an opportunity to undertake original, cutting-edge research. For students with suitable achievement levels, this provides a pathway to a PhD, and can be used in the scholarship application process.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

58+
176+
79+
6.5+

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

This program is normally available to students who have commenced in the Master of Science (Extension) (C04265) or Master of Science (C04241), and demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and research potential. Admission is via internal course transfer. Prospective students have to complete the supplementary faculty honours admission form and organise a supervisor and project.

15 Dec 2022
2 Years
Feb
Aug

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

16,175 AUD
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International Students

23,220 AUD
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