Master of Health Sciences (Research) Health Sciences

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Master of Health Sciences (Research) Health Sciences

Swinburne University of Technology

Australia, Melbourne

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Swinburne University of Technology

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Research

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

082697E

Campuses

Hawthorn

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 45,300 / year

Next Intake January-2026

Master of Health Sciences (Research) Health Sciences

About

Overview

The Master of Health Sciences (Research) gives you the opportunity to undertake supervised research in a related discipline of your choice.

This program fosters the development of independent research skills, making it ideal preparation if you're looking to undertake further research through a PhD program and/or pursue a career in research.

Get a copy of our course guide

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Qualifications

You must have completed a three-year bachelor degree at AQF level 7 (or equivalent) with a minimum average of 65% in the final year units of study. Other relevant experience will also be taken into account in assessing your application.

You must have completed a three-year degree with a minimum average of 65% in the final year units of study. Other relevant experience will also be taken into account in assessing your application.

Admission requirements

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. Check admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65% or above
or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.

Book your Pearson Test of English

Career

Your career opportunities

Academic
Researcher/consultant in Government, industry or not-for-profit
Entrepreneur
Business development
Analyst – policy, market, quantitative

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 45,300

Application Fee

AUD

How to Apply

To apply online, you will need these supporting documents

Certified copies of your previous academic results.
Certified English language proficiency test results (IELTS, PTE or TOEFL).
Letters from your school or employer.
If you do not meet the Year 12 design prerequisite a portfolio will need to be submitted for assessment (except for the Swinburne Foundation Year (Design)).
A Statement of Activity if there is a gap in study (for example, if you graduated secondary education in 2017 and are applying for one of our courses in 2019, we will require a written statement of what you have been doing in 2018).

If you are applying for credit, you must include course outlines and translated (English) copies (if required) from your previous or current course.