C04241v2 Master of Science

The Master of Science is for two distinct groups of students, namely the professional scientists wishing to update their industry-related skills for career advancement and students considering a research degree.The course contains a compulsory core of professional subjects relevant to all science disciplines.

The subjects in the core provide a backbone of skills important to a professional scientist;

be they engaged in research, science businesses, industries or government organisations.

These are the skills of communication, critical analysis, project management and innovation and commercialisation.

The professional strand is complemented by a choice of major study in a specific science or mathematics discipline.

Students may have the option of undertaking a small research project, subject to approval by the faculty.

For students with suitable achievement levels, an opportunity to undertake a more substantial research project is available by transferring into the Master of Philosophy in Science (C04267).

For those considering a research degree, Master of Philosophy in Science provides a pathway to a PhD.The No specified major option is suitable for students seeking scientific qualifications as entry into the field or wish to gain new specialised skills in a range of theoretical and practical applications to advance their area of expertise.Students in the Marine Science and Management major are exposed to multi-disciplinary and cross-institutional coursework, with a capstone project taught at the Sydney Institute of Marine Science (SIMS) and multiple lecture series and practical components using real-life data from the Australian Integrated Marine Observatory System.

The course requires 72 credit points of study, comprising 24 credit points of professional stream subjects and a 48-credit-point major.

A non-specified major in which cross-disciplinary subject selection is possible is also offered.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The Biomedical Engineering major (MAJ03470) contains a mix of subjects from different science and engineering disciplines and example programs are more difficult to predict because subject choices are influenced by prior study. Typical 18-month programs for students admitted in either Autumn or Spring session, with prior backgrounds in either biomedical or physical science are shown below. Depending on selection of electives, the number of elective credit points in a given session may differ from that listed below.

The Marine Science and Management major (MAJ01130) requires two subjects to be chosen from external partner universities and the subject chosen may affect the course duration, depending on session of offer of the selected subject. Example programs for the accelerated mode commencing in either Autumn or Spring sessions are shown below, however it should be noted that these are possible only if the specific optional subjects illustrated are chosen.

Mathematical and Statistical Modelling major, Autumn commencing, full time

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Autumn session

Spring session

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Autumn session

Mathematical and Statistical Modelling major, Spring commencing, full time

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Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Spring session

Biomedical Engineering major, Physical Science stream, Autumn commencing, full time

Year 1

Autumn session

Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Biomedical Engineering major, Physical Science stream, Spring commencing, full time

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Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Spring session

Biomedical Engineering major, Biomedical Sciences stream, Autumn commencing, full time

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Autumn session

Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Biomedical Engineering major, Biomedical Sciences stream, Spring commencing, full time

Year 1

Spring session

Year 2

Autumn session

Spring session

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

Entry into any of the majors requires a minimum of a Bachelors degree in a related discipline.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.