Adelaide,
SA,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Philosophy - Biological Sciences in Roseworthy Australia | Adelaide University
Adelaide University
|
Roseworthy Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
49,100
(c. USD34,404.17)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Tailored for graduates who have finished a coursework Master's or Honours Bachelor's degree, our Master of Philosophy is entirely research-based and spans two years of full-time study. With mentorship from an expert research supervisor, you'll conceptualize, design, and execute your own independent research project on a subject you're deeply interested in. The program offers the freedom to explore a personally meaningful topic aligned with your academic discipline. This self-guided degree has no mandatory classes or coursework. Instead, you'll meet progress checkpoints to ensure steady advancement toward finishing your thesis or creative output. Your academic journey will conclude with producing a significant thesis or creative piece with accompanying analysis, followed by an oral defense before an examination panel.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
For admission to a Master of Philosophy degree, you will need to have completed either (or equivalent to):
- A Master degree by coursework (AQF level 9) with weighted average mark (WAM) of ‚â• 65, incorporating at least 0.5 years full time (or part time equivalent) of research training with a WAM of ‚â• 75*; or
- A 4-year Bachelor (Honours) (AQF level 8) or Graduate Diploma (AQF level 8) (following a bachelor or honours degree) with an overall WAM of ‚â• 65, incorporating at least 0.5 years full time (or part time equivalent) of research training with a WAM of ‚â• 75*; or
- A Graduate Certificate (Research Skills) (AQF level 8) with an overall WAM of ‚â• 75, with approved professional experience.
* The 0.5 EFTSL of research training must have included at least 50% of research on a focussed topic.
Additional requirements
You will need to demonstrate that your prior qualifications are in a discipline relevant to the proposed area of research – unless an exemption is approved by the Pro Vice Chancellor: Research Training (or delegate).
Please note that admission to a research degree at Adelaide University is conditional on the availability of a suitable supervisory panel and resources to support the proposed project.
Tuition
AUD
49,100