Master of Philosophy in Science 24 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Technology Sydney |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This course is tailored for aspiring researchers and professionals in the scientific community seeking to deepen their expertise and pursue original research.

Opt for this programme to enhance your research capabilities and prepare for a PhD at UTS. You will acquire analytical proficiency, problem-solving techniques, and professional competencies such as communication, critical analysis, project management, and innovation strategies. The course enables you to complete a significant research project, allowing you to conduct pioneering research and potentially transition into UTS's PhD programme.

You will experience a blend of theoretical learning and practical application through coursework and research. Your learning will be interactive, supported by leading experts, and focused on real-world challenges, equipping you with the knowledge and skills for a successful career in science or further academic pursuits.

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 direct pathway to the UTS PhD program

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This course is tailored for aspiring researchers and professionals in the scientific community seeking to deepen their expertise and pursue original research.

Opt for this programme to enhance your research capabilities and prepare for a PhD at UTS. You will acquire analytical proficiency, problem-solving techniques, and professional competencies such as communication, critical analysis, project management, and innovation strategies. The course enables you to complete a significant research project, allowing you to conduct pioneering research and potentially transition into UTS's PhD programme.

You will experience a blend of theoretical learning and practical application through coursework and research. Your learning will be interactive, supported by leading experts, and focused on real-world challenges, equipping you with the knowledge and skills for a successful career in science or further academic pursuits.

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 direct pathway to the UTS PhD program

Admission Requirements

176+
58+
6.5+
79+

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.



This program is available to students who have completed 48 credit points in the Master of Science (C04241), Master of Science (Extension) (C04265), Master of Medical Biotechnology (C04390), Master of Medical Biotechnology (Extension) (C04388), Master of Forensic Science (C04391) or Master of Forensic Science (Extension) (C04392) and have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement of a credit average or higher and research potential. Admission is via course transfer-continuing. Prospective students must liaise with their program director to organise a supervisor and project.



Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

2 Years
Feb
Aug

Domestic
33,640 AUD

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