Master of Research (Science Medicine and Health)
University of Wollongong

Australia

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About this course

What will I learn?

The Master of Research (Science, Medicine and Health) degree comprises research and research training, and requires you to complete 96 credit points of subjects. The first year comprises 48 credit points of research training and coursework while the second year comprises a 48-credit points thesis, which is assessed by two external examiners. Academic units may award credit for the research training and coursework component and will determine the appropriate entry point. The following specialisations are available: Advanced Materials, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Nursing, and Medical and Health Science.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

CRICOS

091522J

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$38,832.00 (21,59,133) per year
Accommodation- Shared 2-bed apartment, Wollongong & UOW area (own room)- Total cost ( per person, per week)- 535

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected December 2025

More details

Start date

March 2025

Venue

Wollongong Campus

Northfields Avenue,

UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG,

New South Wales,

2522, WOLLONGONG, Australia

Entry requirements

For students from United States

Applicants must have a Bachelor or Masters coursework degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum Credit average (65%)

For international students

Applicants must have a Bachelor or Masters coursework degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum Credit average (65% or a GPA 3.0 out of 4.0).

The Head of Postgraduate Studies for the relevant unit will approve entry into the Master of Research, based on academic results and relevant experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

All applicants for the Master of Research must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. This proposal should:

contain, in no more than one page, a clear description of the discipline area or project topic you wish to study in/undertake for the Master of Research 48cp thesis; and
conclude with a statement of your motivation for wanting to undertake the research course.

English Requirements

IELTS Academic Overall Score of 6.5, reading 6.0, writing 6.0, listening 6.0, speaking 6.0; TOEFL (Internet-based) score of 86, reading 18, writing 18, listening 17, speaking 17; PTE Academic overall score of 62 All bands 54

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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