Master of Philosophy - Science
Course code: MR-PHILSCI
2 years full time / 4 years part time
Expected candidature is 1.5 years full time (or part time equivalent)
Flexible
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Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) places available
Flexible
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AUD $54,976 (2026 indicative first year fee)
Course overview
Overview
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 seven schools to choose from (Agriculture, Food and Ecosystem Sciences, BioSciences, Chemistry, Geography, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics and Veterinary Science) and more than 500 academic researchers to work with, you’re sure to find a team and a 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.
Related study areas
- Agricultural and veterinary sciences
- Agricultural sciences
- Bioinformatics
- Biological sciences
- Biomedical sciences
- Chemistry
- Computer science
- Conservation
- Data and analytics
- Data science
- Earth and environmental sciences
- Energy
- Engineering
- Environment
- Environmental engineering
- Environmental law, policy and sustainability
- Food science
- Geography
- Health
- Health sciences
- Information systems
- Information technology and computer science
- Mathematics and statistics
- Physics
- Science
- Veterinary science