Master of Science

All applicants:

The minimum academic requirement for entry into the Master of Science at La Trobe University is a Bachelor's (Honours) degree in a relevant discipline completed within the last ten years with a weighted average mark of 65 or above.

(i) Entry into the Research specialisation requires possession of an Australian Honours degree or equivalent, including the completion of a research thesis.

(ii) The minimum academic entry requirement for transfer to a Master of Science degree from a La Trobe University Bachelor (Honours) with a research specialisation is a weighted average mark of 65 or above in the La Trobe degree from which the applicant is transferring.

Where an applicant does not meet the normal academic entry requirements, an application may be made for admission on equity or alternative entry grounds where the applicant can demonstrate, through discipline-appropriate forms of evidence:

• That they have attained the prior research and/or learning outcomes that normally pertain to the minimum academic entry requirements for the degree, and
• That they have the capacity to successfully undertake a higher degree by research.

The following conditions must be met in order to gain admission into a Master of Science degree:

• you must meet the entry requirements for the degree
• the school in which you seek enrolment must be able to provide appropriate facilities, resources and supervision for your chosen area of research.

International students:

English language requirements

6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.

Depending on your area of specialisation, this degree will allow you to pursue careers in a wide range of organisations and industries, including roles in the tech industry, the public health sector, and pharmaceutical industry. Successful completion of the Master of Science can also serve as a pathway into a PhD.