Canberra,
ACT,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc (Advanced) in Biological Sciences in Canberra Australia | The Australian National University
The Australian National University
|
Canberra Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
50,760
(c. USD35,567.33)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Science in Biological Sciences (Advanced) is a customizable degree program designed to align with your individual academic objectives. You can focus your studies on specialized biology fields including biomedical sciences, ecology and evolution, genetics, or plant sciences. The curriculum includes a research component where students gain practical experience by working in a laboratory under a research supervisor, culminating in a written thesis documenting original findings.
Career Prospects
Earning a postgraduate degree in biological sciences equips you with fundamental knowledge for diverse career paths such as laboratory research in plant and animal sciences, ecological fieldwork, industrial applications, agricultural sectors, and policy development for public and environmental affairs.
Our alumni have secured rewarding positions across various domains including agricultural biotechnology and crop development, clinical and medical research, pharmaceutical industries, biosecurity, environmental regulation, and science education
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must present a Bachelor degree or international equivalent
with a minimum GPA of at least 5.5-7.0
with at least 8 courses in a cognate discipline which must also have a minimum GPA of 5.5-7.0
The GPA requirement for this program must be met by both the program as a whole as well as by the 8 courses in a cognate discipline Where more than 8 cognate courses have been completed by the applicant ANU will take the best 8 courses when assessing the cognate GPA
The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from i a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and or ii a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester or equivalent study period of the Bachelor degree The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission
IELTS - Overall score - 6.5, Reading - 6.0, Writing - 6.0, Listening - 6.0, Speaking - 6.0.
TOEFL IBT Paper Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
TOEFL IBT Excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
with a minimum GPA of at least 5.5-7.0
with at least 8 courses in a cognate discipline which must also have a minimum GPA of 5.5-7.0
The GPA requirement for this program must be met by both the program as a whole as well as by the 8 courses in a cognate discipline Where more than 8 cognate courses have been completed by the applicant ANU will take the best 8 courses when assessing the cognate GPA
The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from i a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and or ii a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester or equivalent study period of the Bachelor degree The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission
IELTS - Overall score - 6.5, Reading - 6.0, Writing - 6.0, Listening - 6.0, Speaking - 6.0.
TOEFL IBT Paper Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
TOEFL IBT Excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
Tuition
AUD
50,760