Master of Science (all other) in Brisbane

Master of Research

Masters (Research)

Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Emerald, Townsville, Cairns, Brisbane, Adelaide, Mackay

The Master of Research is a course of supervised research and study leading to the submission of a thesis which makes a contribution to knowledge.

Entry Requirements

An applicant may be considered for admission to candidature for the degree of Masters of Research if the person holds:

a) an honours degree from CQUniversity or any other approved institution in a relevant discipline

b) a three-year undergraduate degree and a graduate diploma at a high level of academic performance in a relevant discipline

c) a three-year undergraduate degree at a high level of academic performance in a relevant discipline, plus a minimum of one year's relevant work experience

d) a three-year or four-year undergraduate degree with a credit level Grade Point Average (GPA) preferably in a relevant discipline

e) completion of the CQUniversity Graduate Certificate in Research with an average of distinction level of achievement, or

f) alternative qualification/s and/or experience deemed by RHDC to be of equivalent scope and standard to those listed above.

Security Requirements

Nil

Health Requirements

Nil

Assumed Knowledge

The Master of Research is a course of supervised research and study leading to the submission of a thesis which makes a contribution to knowledge. The course is governed by the Research Higher Degree Course Rules Policy and Procedure which provide details regarding all aspects of admission, progression, submission and examination of the thesis.

Duration

2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Study Mode

In person

Master of Science

Masters (Coursework)

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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:

Higher Degree Research Policy

Duration

2 years full-time

Study Mode

In person

Domestic Tuition Fees

$35,000 per year / $70,000 total

International Tuition Fees

$37,500 per year / $75,000 total