Master of Applied Science (Research)

University of Canberra

Australia, Canberra

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University of Canberra

Australia , Canberra

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Research

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

058965A

Campuses

Bruce

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 40,700 / year(s)

Next Intake February-2026

Master of Applied Science (Research)

About

Apply your science knowledge to a research project of your choice

If you are a science or applied science graduate and wish to further develop your research skills, then this is the course for you. The Master of Applied Science (Research) presents you with an opportunity to undertake independent research in a specialised area with expert supervision. This two-year full-time course has two study routes, and you can choose to complete it via a mixture of coursework and thesis, or thesis only.

As a Higher Degree by Research (HDR), it is covered under the Australian Government's Research Training Program (RTP) funding model, which provides a fee offset for domestic students for the standard duration of the course. On completion of the program, you can either continue with postgraduate research study in the form of a PhD, or confidently seek employment in a range of areas both nationally and internationally, such as government and private industry laboratories, or across natural and environmental services.

Study a Master of Applied Science (Research) at UC and you will:

have access to expert staff supervision in applied and health science, including: human physiology, immunology, microbiology, toxicology, drug analysis, pharmacology, forensic science and neuromuscular co-ordination

have access to resource and environmental science expertise in the fields of: vegetation and wildlife ecology, freshwater ecology, conservation biology, wildlife genetics, environmental chemistry, geomorphology, micro-meteorology, geographical information systems, and resource and environmental management

be assigned a supervisory panel and primary supervisor to act as a mentor

receive support and skills development to plan and undertake research.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission applicants must have:

a. an Honours degree in science (at H1 or H2A level) or the equivalent in a relevant professional field; or
b. a bachelor degree in science or applied science with above average performance; or
c. a bachelor degree followed by a graduate diploma in applied science; or
d. an Honours degree in science at H2B or H3 level and evidence of a capacity for conducting research at the Masters level.

English Program Requirements

An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).

Career

Career opportunities

Research scientist

Research assistant

Research officer

Research associate

Policy officer

Science communicator

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 40,700

Application Fee

AUD

How to Apply

If you’re an international student applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree, you can apply directly to UC using our online application portal or through an agent from our international agent network.

Choosing UC for a student exchange or study abroad program

If you’re an international student currently enrolled at an overseas university and you’d like to study at UC on a student exchange or study abroad program, you also need to apply through UC’s online application portal.

International students currently studying Year 12 in Australia

You should apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) if you're an international student in your final year of secondary school and studying any of the following programs in Australia: