Master of Science (Extension)
Master of Science (Extension)
The world-class UTS Master of Science (Extension) is an advanced science degree designed to propel students into senior roles in their chosen scientific discipline. Supported by teaching excellence, industry collaboration and access to cutting-edge facilities and technologies, students gain the theoretical, practical and professional expertise to deliver meaningful impact in…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The world-class UTS Master of Science (Extension) is an advanced science degree designed to propel students into senior roles in their chosen scientific discipline. Supported by teaching excellence, industry collaboration and access to cutting-edge facilities and technologies, students gain the theoretical, practical and professional expertise to deliver meaningful impact in the global science sector. The Master of Science (Extension) includes an additional 24 credit points of electives beyond the standard Master of Science curriculum and can be completed in two years of full-time study.
This leading qualification supports students to further deepen or broaden their existing expertise or to tailor their learning to meet personal or professional goals. Course content combines high-level scientific skills development with professional and research opportunities, a choice of six industry-aligned majors that reflect priority areas of scientific advancement in Australia overseas, and a vast choice of elective options that includes subjects in business, intellectual property and leadership.
Choice of major:
Advanced Studies: This major connects students with a diversity of advanced learning opportunities that span the breadth of scientific enquiry, including mathematics, chemistry and environmental science, among others.
Analytical Chemical Technologies: Designed in response to industry demand, this major equips students with in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of industry-standard analytical instrumentation, as well as an understanding of how to develop and validate their methods in line with international accreditation standards.
Biomedical Engineering: This major arms students with a combination of scientific, research and business skills that will prepare them to innovate in a range of biomedical environments.
Environmental Consultancy and Conservation: This major is focused on the development of high-level ecology, environmental science and management skills and an understanding of environmental practices as they relate to business, government and the community.
Mathematical and Statistical Data Science: Grounded in the mathematical and statistical underpinnings of data science, this industry-focused major prepares students to apply their expertise in a range of real-world contexts.
Medical Laboratory Science: This specialist major is focused on diagnostic pathology and the theory that underpins diagnostic processes and tests.
Careers
The Master of Science (Extension) prepares graduates for a diverse range of careers in science and beyond, or to continue on into the Master of Philosophy in Science, which provides a pathway to a PhD.
Advanced Studies: Graduates are equipped for advanced practice in their chosen scientific discipline.
Analytical Chemical Technologies: Graduates emerge with advanced skills in analytical instrumentation, method development and validation for quantitative analysis, ready for senior roles in a vast range of sectors and roles in which analytical chemistry expertise is highly valued.
Biomedical Engineering: Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in the biological industry, as well as research and entrepreneurship opportunities in a range of settings.
Environmental Consultancy and Conservation: Graduates can pursue thriving consultancy careers or explore opportunities in education and public outreach, research and development, policy or hands-on scientific practice.
Mathematical and Statistical Data Science: Statisticians, data scientists and data analysts are increasingly in demand in any organisation seeking expertise to collect, manage, interrogate and extract meaning from their data.
Medical Laboratory Science: This major can open the door to new opportunities in diagnostic pathology, including the potential to progress to senior roles.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Sydney, located in Sydney, Australia, is a world-renowned institution that is ranked in the top 20 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2024). Students come from all over the globe to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Students have the choice of selecting from Australia’s widest range of programmes and disciplines. Offering over 400 study areas to select from, the university has two subjects that are ranked in the top ten in the world, with an additional 30 disciplines ranked amongst the top 50 in the world (QS 2023 Subject Rankings). Career opportunities for students are enhanced through internships and work experience, as well as the option of studying abroad for part of their degree through one of the university’s overseas programmes.Â
