Bachelor of Research

Yes. Students completing the Bachelor of Research will receive 48 points of credit and be able to enrol in the 2nd year of the Master of Research and undertake the 48 credit points thesis. Note that candidates may complete the Bachelor of Research only and are under no obligation to proceed to the Master of Research.

All applicants must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. The proposal should contain, in no more than one page, a clear description of the discipline area or project topic you wish to study or undertake for the Master of Research 48cp thesis, and conclude with a statement of your motivation for undertaking the research course.

Applicants must have a bachelor's or master's coursework degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum credit average (65% or a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0). Applicants will be assessed on academic results and relevant experience by the Head of Postgraduate Studies.

The Bachelor of Research degree comprises research training and coursework, requiring students to complete 48 credit points of subjects. Academic Units may award credit for up to 24 credit points of the degree.

The available majors within the Bachelor of Research (EIS) are Medical Radiation Physics and Physics, in addition to the option of still deciding at the time of application.