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University of Melbourne

  • 37% international / 63% domestic

Master of Philosophy - Science

  • Masters (Coursework)

Join world-renowned research groups, access state-of-the-art equipment, and benefit from professional development opportunities at Australia's leading university. The MPhil offers an introduction to university-based science research, preparing graduates to become specialists and leaders in their fields.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
MR-PHILSCI
Study Mode
In person

About this course

OverviewCourse overview

Join one of our world-renowned research groups, work with state-of-the-art equipment, and soak up all the professional development opportunities and international connections that come with studying at Australia's leading university.

With six schools to choose from (BioSciences, Chemistry, Ecosystem and Forest Sciences, Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics and Physics) and more than 500 academic researchers to work with, you're sure to find a team and a PhD project that will suit you.

Your entry to a research career

If you're thinking about a research career, but aren't ready to commit to a PhD, the MPhil gives you the perfect introduction to university-based science research.

Not just a researcher

The Melbourne experience enables our graduates to become specialists within their field, leaders in communities, attuned to cultural diversity and active global citizens.

Study locations

Parkville

What you will learn

Course overview

Overview

Join one of our world-renowned research groups, work with state-of-the-art equipment, and soak up all the professional development opportunities and international connections that come with studying at Australia's leading university.

With six schools to choose from (BioSciences, Chemistry, Ecosystem and Forest Sciences, Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics and Physics) and more than 500 academic researchers to work with, you're sure to find a team and a PhD project that will suit you.

Your entry to a research career

If you're thinking about a research career, but aren't ready to commit to a PhD, the MPhil gives you the perfect introduction to university-based science research.

Not just a researcher

The Melbourne experience enables our graduates to become specialists within their field, leaders in communities, attuned to cultural diversity and active global citizens.

How to apply

Flexible See How to apply

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at University of Melbourne.
81.1%
Overall satisfaction
85.4%
Skill scale
72.6%
Teaching scale
74.8%
Employed full-time
$75k
Average salary