This research course provides an opportunity to undertake a significant study in an area of mathematical Sciences. Areas of research usually reflect research interests of staff in one of the areas of applied mathematics, discrete mathematics, numerical analysis, operations research and statistics.
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The Master of Research (MRes) is an internationally recognised postgraduate research training degree that will make you competitive in achieving your future academic and career aspirations in the exciting world of research.
This Masters by Research program sees candidates working with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the School.
The Master of Science is a two-year full-time program providing graduates with the opportunity to undertake advanced study and research.
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for admission to this program, a student must hold:
a Bachelor of Science within a relevant science discipline (Applied Mathematics, Archaeological Science, Biomedical Science, Bioscience, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Forensic Science, Marine Science, Physics) with a GPA of 5.0 or better.
In addition to the academic qualifications required for candidature as described above, the following criteria need to be satisfied:
the proposed topic is appropriate for higher degree research and consonant with the academic aims and objectives of the School of Environment and Science
there are two qualified members of staff holding confirmed, continuing or fixed term appointments of sufficient length for the purposes of supervision
the School of Environment and Science is able to provide the necessary research place, supervision, resources and facilities; and there is an appropriate fit between the applicant, research environment, available resources and supervision
the provision of educational services consequent upon approval of the application for candidature will not expose the University to a risk of contravening any applicable law, including any international embargoes, sanctions or controls which regulate the University's operations from time to time, and
the proposed program of work can be completed within the maximum period of candidature for the degree.
Applicants are required to find a suitable supervisor and have their research project approved. Students may find the Griffith Experts website a useful resource to this end. Students requiring assistance in finding a suitable supervisor and developing a research proposal should contact the Program Director.
Applicants to this program are not eligible to apply for a Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (GUPRS) or Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship.
The following University policy will apply to Higher Degree Research (HDR) programs:
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