Master of Science Research (MSCR)
University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
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Campus location
Toowoomba, Australia
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 semesters
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
AUD 23,200 / per year
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Introduction
Enhance your science research career
The Master of Science (Research) gives you the skills and opportunities you need to further your career in your chosen science research area. In this degree, highly motivated and highly qualified students undertake an advanced study to produce a research-based dissertation which will help you to develop your research skills in a specialised area of knowledge and proceed further with your science research career.
Within this degree, you will have the choice of three specialisations’ to focus your research studies. They include:
- Applied Research
- Advanced Research
- Psychology Research
In this degree, you will find the emphasis to be on the development of knowledge and skills to allow you to undertake independent research and professional practice in your chosen area.
The Master of Science (Research) (Applied Research) gives you the tools and opportunities you need to further your career in your chosen science research field. In this degree, highly motivated and highly qualified students undertake an advanced study to produce a research-based dissertation which will help you to develop your research skills in a specialised area of knowledge and proceed further with your career.
The Applied Research major combines research and coursework to enhance your knowledge across a range of different science-based disciplines. Throughout the Master of Science (Research), you will find emphasis to be on the development of knowledge and skills to allow you to undertake independent research and professional practice in your chosen science speciality area. Your studies within this specialisation will include a research project, research courses and elective courses to specialise your science research focus.
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Curriculum
Available disciplines/qualified specialisations within the Applied Research specialisation include:
- Agricultural Science
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Data Science
- Environmental Science
- Mathematics
- Midwifery
- Nursing
- Physical Sciences
- Spatial Science
- Sport and Exercise
- Statistics
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Career Opportunities
Expand your science research career
The Master of Science (Research) can allow you to progress your science research career. As graduates of this degree, you could go on to further studies in your speciality science research area including PhD studies.