Scientific Studies

Entry requirements

This course is offered under two admission rules.

• Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline* with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0 AND you meet the minimum knowledge requirements for your preferred major.†If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).
• Rule B: You have completed a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Bachelor with Honours qualification (AQF Level 8 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline* with a minimum GPA of 5.0 AND you meet the minimum knowledge requirements for your preferred major.†If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Course Structure (Program of Study).

Months of entry

March, July

Course content

With a wide range of majors in both the pure and applied sciences, UNE's Master of Scientific Studies provides you with specialised training in your chosen scientific discipline. Do you want to be able to respond to constant technological disruption in the workplace by learning more about big data? Perhaps you are passionate about our natural environments and want to refine your knowledge of Australian plants and animals. Are you upskilling to position yourself at the cutting-edge of new medical discoveries?

Our coursework Master's degree gives you opportunities to future fit your career by expanding on your expertise, upgrading your applied skills, and developing the advanced knowledge needed to solve complex problems in the rapidly changing world of science and technology.

Information for international students

With over 900 international students currently studying at UNE from over 80 countries worldwide, Armidale is a culturally diverse and accepting community, offering all the benefits of a small, thriving city and the friendliness of a country town.