Overview

The Master of Applied Science (Research) presents you with an opportunity to undertake independent research in a specialised area with expert supervision. This two-year full-time course has two study routes, and you can choose to complete it via a mixture of coursework and thesis, or thesis only.

As a Higher Degree by Research (HDR), it is covered under the Australian Government's Research Training Program (RTP) funding model, which provides a fee offset for domestic students for the standard duration of the course.

On completion of the program, you can either continue with postgraduate research study in the form of a PhD, or confidently seek employment in a range of areas both nationally and internationally, such as government and private industry laboratories, or across natural and environmental services.

Study a Master of Applied Science (Research) from University of Canberra and you will:

have access to expert staff supervision in applied and health science, including: human physiology, immunology, microbiology, toxicology, drug analysis, pharmacology, forensic science and neuromuscular co-ordination

have access to resource and environmental science expertise in the fields of: vegetation and wildlife ecology, freshwater ecology, conservation biology, wildlife genetics, environmental chemistry, geomorphology, micro-meteorology, geographical information systems, and resource and environmental management

be assigned a supervisory panel and primary supervisor to act as a mentor

receive support and skills development to plan and undertake research.

Career opportunities

Research scientist

Research assistant

Research officer

Research associate

Policy officer

Science communicator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Science

Research

Thesis

Laboratories

Health Science
Human Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-07 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Natural Sciences View 26 other Masters in Natural Sciences in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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Other requirements

General requirements

an Honours degree in science (at H1 or H2A level) or the equivalent in a relevant professional field; or

a bachelor degree in science or applied science with above average performance; or

a bachelor degree followed by a graduate diploma in applied science; or

an Honours degree in science at H2B or H3 level and evidence of a capacity for conducting research at the Masters level.

CRICOS Code: 058965A

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

39000 AUD / year

≈ 39000 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

32000 AUD / year

≈ 32000 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students have Commonwealth Supported Places

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Applied Science (Research).

Available Scholarships

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