Address
La Trobe University
Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
Plenty Road
Melbourne Victoria 3086
Australia
Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
Plenty Road
Melbourne Victoria 3086
Australia
Course details
CRICOS course code: 071897K
Level of study: Masters Degrees
Summary
The Master's by research degree requires you to deepen your knowledge of your discipline area and develop advanced skills in the conduct of independent and sustained research. As a Master's by research candidate, you will undertake a supervised research project that culminates in the submission of a thesis for examination. Upon completion of your candidature you must demonstrate through your thesis that you have acquired an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in one or more disciplines.
Master of Science intended learning outcomes: Mastery of theoretical knowledge and ability to reflect critically on theory and its application; Ability to analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and apply to established theories from different bodies of knowledge or practice; Ability to generate and assess complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level
Master of Science career opportunities: Depending on your area of specialisation, this degree will allow you to pursue careers in a wide range of organisations and industries, including roles in the tech industry, the public health sector, and pharmaceutical industry. It can also serve as a pathway into a PhD.
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Majors
- Agriculture
- Animal Science
- Biochemistry
| Tuition Fees (AUD $) | Start date | Duration | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39,800 Per Year |
04 Mar 2024 29 Jul 2024 |
2 years
Full time |
La Trobe University Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus Plenty Road Melbourne Victoria 3086 Australia |
| 39,800 Per Year |
04 Mar 2024 29 Jul 2024 |
2 years
Full time |
Albury-Wodonga Campus 133 McKoy Street Wodonga Victoria 3690 Australia |
| 39,800 Per Year |
04 Mar 2024 29 Jul 2024 |
2 years
Full time |
Bendigo Campus Edwards Road, Flora Hill Bendigo Victoria 3552 Australia |
| 39,800 Per Year |
04 Mar 2024 29 Jul 2024 |
2 years
Full time |
Mildura Campus 471 Benetook Avenue Mildura Victoria 3500 Australia |
| 39,800 Per Year |
04 Mar 2024 29 Jul 2024 |
2 years
Full time |
Shepparton Campus 210 Fryers Street Shepparton Victoria 3630 Australia |
Entry criteria
The basic academic requirement for entry into the Master of Science at La Trobe is a Bachelor (Honours) degree or equivalent training completed in the last ten years with a weighted average mark of 65 or above. Note: An applicant may be considered for entry with an overall weighted average mark below 65 if their weighted average mark for the final year of study is 65 or above. (i) Entry into the Research specialisation requires possession of an Australian Honours degree or equivalent, including the completion of a research thesis. (ii) La Trobe applicants wishing to convert a cognate Bachelor (Honours) degree may transfer into a discipline-specific specialisation. In addition to the requirements above, the department or school in which you seek enrolment must be able to provide appropriate facilities, resources and supervision for your chosen area of research.
English language requirements:
IELTS Overall 6.5, no band less than 6.0; Pearson Test of English (PTE) Overall score of 56 with no communicative skill score less than 46; TOEFL Internet based (iBT) - Overall score of 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing; Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) / Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) - 176 with no less than 169 in any component