At-a-glance 

Name: Master of Science by thesis

Abbreviation: MSc

Duration: 2 trimesters 

Duration details: 2-3 trimesters of full-time study or normally 5-6 if studied part-time

Schedule: Self-directed study

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Research

Study at: Flexible

Complete: 120 points (usually 1 course)

Entry: Bachelor's degree with Honours in relevant subject

Start: Trimester 1, 2 or 3

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

• A Bachelor's degree with Honours or relevant postgraduate diploma
• To have met the prerequisites for the subject you wish to study (see subject section below) and
• Acceptance by the relevant Head of the School as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:

Complete at least 120 points from 400- and 500-level courses.

Complete one Master's thesis course worth 120 points.

Subject requirements

In addition to the programme requirements, for this subject you’ll need to:

Biotechnology

Have previously completed the courses required for a Bachelor of Science with Honours in this subject.

Complete BTEC 591.

Cell and Molecular Bioscience

Have previously completed the courses required for a Bachelor of Science with Honours in this subject.

Complete CBIO 591.

Chemistry

Have previously completed the courses required for a Bachelor of Science with Honours in this subject.

Complete CHEM 591.

Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience

Have previously completed the courses required for a Bachelor of Science with Honours in this subject.

Complete CBNS 591.

Computer Graphics

Have previously completed the courses required for a Bachelor of Science with Honours in this subject.

Complete CGRA 591.

Computer Science

Have previously completed the courses required for a Bachelor of Science with Honours in this subject.

Complete COMP 591.

Conservation Biology

Have previously completed the courses required for a Bachelor of Science with Honours in this subject.

Complete CONB 591.

Cross-Cultural Psychology

Have previously completed the courses required for a Bachelor of Science with Honours in this subject.

Complete CPSY 591.

Ecological Restoration

Have previously completed the courses required for a Bachelor of Science with Honours in this subject.

Complete ERES 591.

Ecology and Biodiversity

Have previously completed the courses required for a Bachelor of Science with Honours in this subject.

Complete EBIO 591.

Electronic and Computer Systems

Have previously completed the courses required for a Bachelor of Science with Honours in this subject.

Complete ELCO 591.

Forensic Psychology

Have previously completed the courses required for a Bachelor of Science with Honours in this subject.

Complete FPSY 591.

Geography

Have previously completed the courses required for a Bachelor of Science with Honours in this subject.

Complete GEOG 591.

Geology

Have previously completed the courses required for a Bachelor of Science with Honours in this subject.

Complete GEOL 591.

Geophysics

Have previously completed the courses required for a Bachelor of Science with Honours in this subject.

Complete GPHS 591.

Marine Biology

Have previously completed the courses required for a Bachelor of Science with Honours in this subject.

Complete BMAR 591.

Mathematics

Have previously completed the courses required for a Bachelor of Science with Honours in this subject.

Complete MATH 591

Molecular Microbiology

Have previously completed the courses required for a Bachelor of Science with Honours in this subject.

Complete MBIO 591.

Petroleum Geoscience

Have previously completed the courses required for a Bachelor of Science with Honours in this subject.

Complete PGEO 591.

Physical Geography

Have previously completed the courses required for a Bachelor of Science with Honours in this subject.

Complete PHYG 591.

Physics

Have previously completed the courses required for a Bachelor of Science with Honours in this subject.

Complete PHYS 591.

Psychology

Have previously completed the courses required for a Bachelor of Science with Honours in this subject.

Complete PSYC 591.

Statistics

Have previously completed the courses required for a Bachelor of Science with Honours in this subject.

Complete STAT 591, or

• STAT 592 and further approved courses worth 30 points.

Question

1. Is there a 'tight' definition of 'approved courses'?

Stochastic Processes in Finance and Insurance

Have previously completed the courses required for a Bachelor of Science with Honours in this subject.

Complete SPFI 591, or

• SPFI 592 and further approved courses worth 30 points from courses listed for the BSc, MSc or other postgraduate degrees.

Question

1. Is there a 'tighter' definition of 'approved courses' for the research component? Do we have to print the whole long definition?

Find out more

If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some the entry requirements you should contact the Programme Director or Administrator to discuss your options.

The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.