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2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Full-time / Part-time (domestic); Full-time only (international)
Semester 1 (February) | Semester 2 (July)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Eligibility
Academic Admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English Language requirements (Band 4) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Research Proposal Preparation
Year 1, Semester 1 unit worth 40 credit points.
Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches
Year 1, Semester 1 unit worth 20 credit points.
Master Research Preparation
Year 1, Semester 2 unit worth 40 credit points.
Elective Unit
Year 1, Semester 2 — 1 elective unit selected in conjunction with the Course Coordinator, worth 20 credit points.
Master Thesis
Year 2, Semesters 1 and 2 — Students are required to continue re-enrolling in the thesis component of their study until the thesis is submitted for examination.
Common Questions
The Master of Science by Research covers advanced, research-based studies in theoretical and applied areas of biological science, environmental science, environmental management, sustainability, horticulture, bioinformatics, analytical chemistry, physics, data science, and mathematics.
No. If you're a domestic student enrolled in this Higher Degree by Research program, you won't be required to pay tuition fees. The Australian Government provides domestic students with tuition fee offsets under the Research Training Program (RTP) for up to 2 years full-time (or equivalent) for Master by Research courses. Note that the RTP covers tuition fees only, and you will still be required to pay all other non-tuition fees such as the Student Services and Amenities Fee.
International applicants must meet English Language requirements (Band 4), which can be satisfied by achieving an IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0), holding a bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page, having successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider, having at least five years of relevant professional experience, or meeting other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.
Graduates will be able to: reflect critically on a complex body of scientific knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery in science; apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate and research a complex scientific question; apply communication and collaboration skills to analyse, interpret, and disseminate research that contributes to scientific knowledge; and use high-level self-management skills to plan and execute a substantial piece of research.
The estimated 1st year indicative fee for international students is AUD $42,850. This is provided as a guide only and has been calculated based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of the course. At ECU, you pay for each individual unit you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost will vary depending on what units you choose. ECU fees are also adjusted annually.
Application
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Step 02
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Step 03
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