Master of Science

Masters (Coursework)

Enhance your research skills and experience in a scientific area by completing a Master of Science (Thesis and Coursework) in one of the specialisations offered. This course provides in-depth study in the chosen specialisation.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Course Code

70630, 058945E

Study Mode

In person

About this course

UWA scientists are excited and passionate about their research. We invite Honours (or equivalent) graduates to consider undertaking the one-year Master of Science by Thesis and Coursework to work with, and learn from, our internationally recognised teaching and research staff in Science. We are engaged in a wide range of scientific research across biological, molecular, human, psychological, agricultural, environmental and earth sciences. In this course, you'll gain advanced understanding and skills in your chosen area of study, through undertaking a supervised research project and coursework units that include a literature review/proposal unit and an advanced coursework unit. You will present your thesis as a scientific paper to demonstrate high level research skills including project design and management, data gathering, analysis and synthesis, and development of summaries and conclusions as appropriate for the scientific discipline in which the research is undertaken.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a Bachelor of Science with at least upper second class Honours (2A), or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) a written agreement by a suitable research supervisor.

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Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a) a Bachelor of Science with at least upper second class Honours (2A), or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) a written agreement by a suitable research supervisor.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENT

Research and coursework supplementary form

Applicants to this course are required to submit a completed Research and Coursework Supplementary Form [PDF, 385KB] when applying.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENT

Research and coursework supplementary form

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

English competency

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

Take your studies to a new level with a postgraduate degree and discover what career opportunities lie ahead.

Career Pathways

This degree is designed for professionals interested in further study, who are seeking to familiarise themselves with recent developments in the field or to enhance their intellectual and research skills.

Career Pathways This degree is designed for professionals interested in further study, who are seeking to familiarise themselves with recent developments in the field or to enhance their intellectual and research skills.

Course structure

Core

Take unit(s) to the value of 42 points:

Custom

Take one unit (6 points) at level 4 or 5 in a discipline associated with the research project, subject to the approval of the project supervisor.

The University of Western Australia (UWA)