The world-class UTS Master of Science (Extension) is an advanced science degree designed to propel students into senior roles in their chosen scientific discipline. Supported by teaching excellence, industry collaboration and access to cutting-edge facilities and technologies, students gain the theoretical, practical and professional expertise to deliver meaningful impact in the global science sector. The Master of Science (Extension) includes an additional 24 credit points of electives beyond the standard Master of Science curriculum and can be completed in two years of full-time study.
This leading qualification supports students to further deepen or broaden their existing expertise or to tailor their learning to meet personal or professional goals. Course content combines high-level scientific skills development with professional and research opportunities, a choice of six industry-aligned majors that reflect priority areas of scientific advancement in Australia overseas, and a vast choice of elective options that includes subjects in business, intellectual property and leadership. Students work under the guidance of acclaimed scientists and mathematicians in their chosen discipline and benefit from flexible learning options that help them balance study, work and life.
Explore the Master of Science in Philosophy
Students who achieve a credit average in their first year of study can apply to transfer into the Master of Philosophy in Science. This highly specialised degree combines coursework subjects with an immersive research project, providing a pathway to a PhD. Students seeking a shorter course of study should consider the UTS Master of Science.
Choice of major:
- Advanced Studies: This major connects students with a diversity of advanced learning opportunities that span the breadth of scientific enquiry, including mathematics, chemistry and environmental science, among others. Whether they're seeking broad knowledge across multiple science disciplines or they want to tailor their studies to meet a specific career goal, this major delivers an expanded science education that prepares students to progress their careers.
- Analytical Chemical Technologies: Designed in response to industry demand, this major equips students with in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of industry-standard analytical instrumentation, as well as an understanding of how to develop and validate their methods in line with international accreditation standards. They can upskill in analytical techniques and their application in diverse fields such as environmental, forensic and medical sciences, among others, and engage with research projects that solve industry-relevant problems.
- Biomedical Engineering: This major arms students with a combination of scientific, research and business skills that will prepare them to innovate in a range of biomedical environments. Curriculum spans advanced scientific concepts, including biomedical instrumentation, nanotechnology, synthetic biology and medical device design and development. Beyond scientific skills development, students also engage with industry-integrated learning, pursue real-world research opportunities, and explore exciting opportunities in project management and entrepreneurship as they relate to the biomedical field.
- Environmental Consultancy and Conservation: This major is focused on the development of high-level ecology, environmental science and management skills and an understanding of environmental practices as they relate to business, government and the community. Students combine advanced scientific theory with 'muddy boots' fieldwork and hands-on practice in contaminated site assessment and remediation, wildlife field techniques, water quality management, coastal restoration and more.
- Mathematical and Statistical Data Science: Grounded in the mathematical and statistical underpinnings of data science, this industry-focused major prepares students to apply their expertise in a range of real-world contexts. Curriculum combines theoretical (algebra, analysis) and applied (optimisation, econometrics) mathematics with the study of contemporary data science topics (Bayesian methods, machine learning). Students learn from leading mathematicians and statisticians whose research shapes the profession and emerge ready to capitalise on industry demand for qualified data professionals.
- Medical Laboratory Science: This specialist major is focused on diagnostic pathology and the theory that underpins diagnostic processes and tests. It's designed for practitioners who are already working in hospital and commercial laboratory settings, as well as up-and-coming pathology professionals and graduates from other science disciplines with an interest in the rapidly expanding pathology sector. Students gain the high-level disciplinary and communication skills expected in senior positions, along with professional and research capabilities that they can apply to a diversity of career paths.