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Master of Research - Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

Launch your research career. Join a passionate community of world-leading researchers. Pursue new knowledge.

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Student ?
Campus
Wollongong
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
2 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Spring 2025
  • Autumn 2026
  • Spring 2026
Codes
CRICOS: 091522J
UOW: 482

Overview

The Master of Research degree comprises research and research training, requiring students to complete 96 credit points of subjects. The first year comprises of 48 credit points of research training and coursework while the second year comprises a 48 credit point thesis, which is assessed by two external examiners. The following disciplines are available in the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health:

  • Chemistry
  • Biological sciences
  • Earth and environmental sciences
  • Nursing
  • Medical and health sciences

See the course handbook for more information.

Fee subsidised places available

UOW is offering Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees in 2025. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder. 

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following: 

Major 

Campus Availability 

Biological Sciences 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Chemistry 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Earth and Environmental Sciences 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Medical and Health Sciences 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Nursing 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

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Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s or master’s coursework degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum average mark of 65% or a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.
The Head of Postgraduate Studies for the relevant unit will approve entry into the Master of Research based on academic results and relevant experience.

Additional Requirements
All applicants for the Master of Research must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. This proposal should:

  • Contain, in no more than one page, a clear description of the discipline area or project topic you wish to study or undertake for the Master of Research 48cp thesis; and
  • Conclude with a statement of your motivation for wanting to undertake the research course.

For more information, visit the Future Students: Postgraduate website.

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