Overview

The Master of Science MSc programme from The University of Western Australia key facts:

UWA scientists are excited and passionate about their research. We invite Honours (or equivalent) graduates to consider undertaking the one-year Master of Science by Thesis and Coursework to work with, and learn from, our internationally recognised teaching and research staff in the Faculty of Science.

We are engaged in a wide range of scientific research across biological, molecular, human, psychological, agricultural, environmental and earth sciences.

In this course, you'll gain advanced understanding and skills in your chosen area of study, through undertaking a supervised research project and coursework units that include a literature review/proposal unit and an advanced coursework unit.

You will present your thesis as a scientific paper to demonstrate high level research skills including project design and management, data gathering, analysis and synthesis, and development of summaries and conclusions as appropriate for the scientific discipline in which the research is undertaken.

Career opportunities:

This degree is designed for professionals interested in further study, who are seeking to familiarise themselves with recent developments in the field or to enhance their intellectual and research skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

MSc Research Proposal

Master of Science Thesis (full-time)

Master of Science Thesis (part-time)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-08 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-12 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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82

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64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Perth, Australia

Disciplines

Natural Sciences View 26 other Masters in Natural Sciences in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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125

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82

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64

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 058945E

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

a Bachelor of Science with at least upper second class Honours (2A), or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and

a written agreement by a suitable research supervisor.

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Perth

Australia

1328 - 2367 AUD / month

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Funding

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