Master of Philosophy – Science
Master of Philosophy – Science
Join one of our world-renowned research groups, work with state-of-the-art equipment, and soak up all the professional development opportunities and international connections that come with studying at Australia’s leading university. With six schools to choose from (BioSciences, Chemistry, Ecosystem and Forest Sciences, Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Join one of our world-renowned research groups, work with state-of-the-art equipment, and soak up all the professional development opportunities and international connections that come with studying at Australia’s leading university.
With six schools to choose from (BioSciences, Chemistry, Ecosystem and Forest Sciences, Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics and Physics) and more than 500 academic researchers to work with, you’re sure to find a team and a PhD project that will suit you.
Your entry to a research career
If you’re thinking about a research career, but aren’t ready to commit to a PhD, the MPhil gives you the perfect introduction to university-based science research.
Not just a researcher
The Melbourne experience enables our graduates to become specialists within their field, leaders in communities, attuned to cultural diversity and active global citizens.
Career outcomes
A Master of Philosophy (Science) is a step towards a research career in many areas of science.
Many MPhil graduates go on to undertake a PhD, which then leads to work as a postdoctoral research scientist and then on to careers in research and teaching in academia. Alternatively, they move into industry, where the technical and professional skills that come with an MPhil are highly valued.
Technical and professional skills
On completion of your MPhil, you’ll have high-level knowledge and research skills in your chosen area of science.
Additionally, you’ll have strong professional skills in:
Critical thinking and problem-solving
Research planning, literature reviews and reporting on research
Scientific communication, both written and oral
Project management.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne enjoys an outstanding reputation with world rankings, consistently being placed as Australia’s leading comprehensive research-intensive university, and is one of the world’s top 50 (as per Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015 – 2016 and Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015). There are over 80 different undergraduate study areas and over 270 graduate courses at Melbourne for students to choose from. The University has extensive global networks and has seven campus locations across Melbourne and rural Victoria.
