Master of Applied Science (Research)

Overview

• Apply your skills in advanced research in your field of interest, working with a supervisor to complete a thesis.
• Opportunity to complete coursework, including advanced lectures, research seminars, reading courses, and independent study.
• Complete in 1.5 years full-time or 3 years part-time.
• Shorten your degree with prior credit if you have a relevant Honours of Graduate Diploma.

QUT course code	SC80
Attendance	Part-time or Full-time
Course duration	2 years full-time 4 years part-time
Start month	2013 Note: At any time
Delivery	On campus Gardens Point
Faculty	Science and Engineering Faculty
Course contact	Email: sef.research@qut.edu.au Telephone: 3138 2595
CRICOS code	007897G
Careers	Actuary Analytical Chemist Astrophysicist Biochemist Biologist Biotechnologist Chemist Chemist Industrial Coastal Scientist Conservation Biologist Database Manager Ecologist Environmental Scientist Forensic Scientist Geologist Geophysicist Geoscientist Health Physicist Hydrogeologist Immunologist Industrial Chemist Laboratory Technician (Chemistry) Marine Scientist Mathematician Medical Biotechnologist Medical Physicist Microbiologist Molecular Biologist Natural Resource Scientist Physicist Plant Biotechnologist Population Ecologist Programmer Quantitative Analyst Statistician Virologist

Details

This course provides postgraduate educational opportunities in specialised fields of applied science by means of a program that involves either an original contribution to knowledge or an original application of existing knowledge. It provides training in research methods and involves a combination of coursework, research and thesis.

The course provides opportunities for students employed in industrial organisations and external agencies to undertake relatively short-duration applied research or investigation.

Students can undertake an approved project in any area of interest supported by a research discipline within the Science and Engineering Faculty. These areas of research specialisation are only a guide and staff are happy to discuss research project options directly with students.

Course design

This degree consists of coursework that can be up to one-third of the course. The assessed coursework may be in the form of advanced lectures, seminars, reading courses or independent study designed to focus on information retrieval skills.

The research component must be at least two-thirds of the course. It comprises a program of supervised research and investigation at a level of scientific competence significantly higher than that expected from an undergraduate degree. Typically, a masters thesis does not need to be as substantial as a Doctor of Philosophy thesis.

Students undertake a program of research and investigation on an approved topic. All projects should be sponsored either by outside agencies such as industry, government authorities and professional organisations, or by the University itself.

Students entering the course with an honours degree or graduate diploma (or equivalent), or candidates with substantial relevant work experience, normally gain exemptions to a maximum of 96 credit points.

A full-time candidate who does not hold an appropriate honours degree will normally be required to complete both course and research work, including submission of the thesis for examination, during a period of registration of 24 months, or 48 months for part-time candidates. In special cases a shorter period may be approved.

Applicants with an honours degree, or its equivalent, may submit the thesis for examination after not less than 12 months of registration if a full-time student or 24 months if a part-time student. In special cases a shorter period may be approved.

Getting started

Choose a topic

Step 1: Identify your discipline:

• Biogeoscience
• Cell and molecular biosciences
• Chemistry
• Information systems
• Computer science
• Mathematical sciences
• Physics

Step 2: Choose a theme from:

• Food
• Energy
• Health
• Environment
• Security
• Information

Step 3: Contact the Science and Engineering Faculty's research degree coordinator.

QUT researchers are available to discuss your topic with you to ensure it has the right scope and scale for your preferred research degree. There are also opportunities for you to align your interests with QUT’s major ongoing research programs. Explore research topics

Find a supervisor

Connecting with a supervisor for your project is of vital importance. Finding a supervisor

Units

This degree consists of coursework, which can be up to one-third of the course, and research, which must be at least two-thirds of the course. The assessed coursework may be in the form of advanced lectures, seminars, reading courses or independent study designed to focus on information retrieval skills. The research component is a program of supervised research and investigation at a level of scientific competence significantly higher than that expected from an undergraduate degree and, typically, a masters thesis does not need to be as substantial as a Doctor of Philosophy thesis.

Students undertake a program of research and investigation on a topic approved by the Academic Board. All projects should be sponsored either by outside agencies such as industry, government authorities, or professional organisations, or by the university itself.

Entry requirements

A Bachelor of Applied Science, equivalent qualification or other evidence of qualifications that demonstrate that the applicant possesses the capacity to pursue the course of study.

In addition to assessing qualifications, the Faculty must also be satisfied that adequate supervision and resources are available to support the applicant's proposed research.

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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