Master of Science (Research): Fees & Entry Requirements at La Trobe University, Australia

Master of Science (Research)

Australia

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What will I learn?

The Master's by research degree requires you to deepen your knowledge of your discipline area and develop advanced skills in the conduct of independent and sustained research. As a Master's by research candidate, you will undertake a supervised research project that culminates in the submission of a thesis for examination. Upon completion of your candidature you must demonstrate through your thesis that you have acquired an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in one or more disciplines.

Which department am I in?

School of Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment

CRICOS

071897K

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$44,600.00 (24,79,844) per year
Accommodation (Chisholm College-Single Room) - $230 (Per Week)
Start date

December 2026

Venue

Shepparton Campus

210 Fryers St,

Shepparton,

Victoria,

3630, SHEPPARTON, Australia

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$44,600.00 (24,79,844) per year
Accommodation (Chisholm College-Single Room) - $230 (Per Week)
Start date

December 2026

Venue

Bendigo

Edwards Rd, Flora Hill,

Bendigo,

Victoria,

3552, Melbourne, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Prerequisites

The basic academic requirement for entry into the Master of Science at La Trobe is a Bachelor (Honours) degree or equivalent training completed in the last ten years with a weighted average mark of 65 or above.

Note: An applicant may be considered for entry with an overall weighted average mark below 65 if their weighted average mark for the final year of study is 65 or above.

(i) Entry into the Research specialisation requires possession of an Australian Honours degree or equivalent, including the completion of a research thesis.

(ii) La Trobe applicants wishing to convert a cognate Bachelor (Honours) degree may transfer into a discipline-specific specialisation.

In addition to the requirements above, the department or school in which you seek enrolment must be able to provide appropriate facilities, resources and supervision for your chosen area of research.

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

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