Master of Science

The MSc degree requires completion of 120 points (maximum of 160 points) in a subject major or specialisation within one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.

An MSc allows you to undertake advanced study and will provide you with the opportunity to undertake independent research in an area of interest, and to further develop you research skills.

Entry into the MSc requires completion of a Bachelor of Science (Honours) or Postgraduate Diploma in Science with a B- average in 90 points, at least 75 of which must be at 700 level. Direct entry from a Bachelor of Technology or Bachelor of Optometry is also possible.

Depending on the subject major or specialisation being taken, an MSc degree may involve:

A 120 point Research Thesis or Research Portfolio
A 90 point Research Thesis and 30 points of coursework at 700 level
A taught Masters comprising 120 points of course work at 700 level
Students who have completed their MSc with first or upper second class Honours may be eligible to enrol in a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Doctor of Clinical Psychology.