Overview
- USQ’s Master of Science (Research) (Advanced Research) allows to delve in to your science research interest area whilst developing your research skills. Your studies within this specialisation include a research dissertation and research courses allowing you to focus on your research interests within the science field.
- The Advanced Research major gives students, who have already undertaken substantial prior studies, the opportunity to focus on a research project in your specific area.
- Throughout the Master of Science (Research), you will find emphasis to be on the development of knowledge and skills to allow you to undertake independent research and professional practice in your chosen science specialty area. Your studies within this specialisation include a research project and research courses.
- Available disciplines/qualified specialisations within the Advanced Research specialisation include:
- Agricultural Science
- Applied Climate Science
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Computer Science
- Counselling
- Data Science
- Environmental Science
- Mathematics
- Midwifery
- Nursing
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Spatial Science
- Sport and Exercise
- Statistics.
Further study
The Master of Science (Research) allows you to progress your science research career. As graduates of this degree, you could go on to further studies in your speciality science research area including PhD studies. Studying the Advanced Research major may allow you to transfer your studies in to the PhD degree.