Master of Applied Science - Research

The Faculty of Medicine and Health has re-developed the Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy.

From 2021, the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Philosophy will be delivered under one new central name and course code.

Both degrees are now available for application for 2021 commencement.

The new courses will aim to offer greater research flexibility and interdisciplinary learning across all faculty areas of study.

This course allows students to conduct high-impact, multidisciplinary research that spans across our broad priority research areas of:

cancer diagnosis and rehabilitation;

communication sciences and disorders;

disability and mental health;

musculoskeletal health;

and physical activity, lifestyle, ageing and well-being.

You will work with leaders in allied health and gain advanced research and critical thinking skills that will expand your career prospects.

This course may be used as a foundation to the Doctor of Philosophy (Health Sciences).The Master of Applied Science (MappSc) at the Faculty of Health Sciences provides candidates with the opportunity to undertake in-depth study in a specialised area, while enjoying an independent style of learning and freedom of expression in academic enquiry.The Faculty of Health Sciences has been ranked a level 5 for excellence in research, which is considered "well above world standardin the 2015 ERA rankings.You will work individually on your research project under the direction of a supervisor who is a leader in the allied health field.Across the 1-2 year research period, you will gain advanced research and critical thinking skills that will see you publish work in journals, influence health policy and expand your career prospects particularly in industrial research, government, and developmental organisations.