Master of Science in Biological Sciences

Australian National University (ANU)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00120C

Are you interested in the range of organisms that make up our green planet? Do you want to be a part of new discoveries about the natural world around us? The Master of Science in Biological Sciences is a flexible coursework program that can be tailored to suit your specific educational goals. Our program allows you to specialise in a particular area of biology such as biomedical sciences, ecology and evolution, genetics, and plant sciences. Alternatively, you can utilise the program to provide a broad overview of biological sciences today. Our practical classes build on your traditional technical knowledge while developing your skills in new cutting-edge experimental techniques.

Structure

The Master of Science in Biological Sciences degree requires the completion of 96 units, of which: A minimum of 24 units must come from completion of 8000-level courses.

Subjects

  • Biological sciences

Standard entry requirements

Applicants must present a Bachelor degree or international equivalentwith a minimum GPA of at least 5.0/7.0with at least 8 courses in a cognate discipline, which must also have a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0.

Study pathways

Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 24 units (one semester) of credit. Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 48 units (one year) of credit. Students may chose to exit after completion of 24 units with a Graduate Certificate, or after 48 units with a Graduate Diploma.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Canberra Domestic: $72,920
International: $98,660
Yes
  • Full-time : 2 years

Further information

Studies in areas complementary to biology may be required for admission. For example students wishing to focus on molecular biology courses need knowledge of chemistry as well as cell and molecular biology. Admission will consider completion of later year undergraduate courses in a theme to support the proposed focus of studies in the Master's program. For more information please visit: http://science.anu.edu.au/study/master-degrees/master-science-biological-sciences

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