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Master of Research - Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

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Our team is available during Australian business hours, 9 am to 5 pm.

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Applicants can apply directly to UOW. You may be required to have scans or electronic copies of the following documents ready to attach to your application:

  • Academic qualifications relevant to your application
  • English proficiency evidence (if required)
  • Evidence of your citizenship, passport, or permanent residency status

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Australia: 1300 367 869. International: +61 2 4221 3218

Student ?
Campus
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Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
2 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Spring 2025
  • Autumn 2026
  • Spring 2026
Codes
CRICOS: 091522J
UOW: 482

Overview

The Master of Research degree comprises research and research training, requiring students to complete 96 credit points of subjects. The first year comprises of 48 credit points of research training and coursework while the second year comprises a 48 credit point thesis, which is assessed by two external examiners. The following disciplines are available in the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health:

  • Chemistry
  • Biological sciences
  • Earth and environmental sciences
  • Nursing
  • Medical and health sciences

See the for more information.

Fee subsidised places available

UOW is offering Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees in 2025. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder. 

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following: 

Major 

Campus Availability 

Biological Sciences 

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Chemistry 

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Earth and Environmental Sciences 

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Medical and Health Sciences 

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Nursing 

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Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's , and the UOW College .

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s or master’s coursework degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum average mark of 65% or a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0.
The Head of Postgraduate Studies for the relevant unit will approve entry into the Master of Research based on academic results and relevant experience.

Additional Requirements
All applicants for the Master of Research must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. This proposal should:

  • Contain, in no more than one page, a clear description of the discipline area or project topic you wish to study or undertake for the Master of Research 48cp thesis; and
  • Conclude with a statement of your motivation for wanting to undertake the research course.

For more information, visit the Future Students: Postgraduate website.

  • English Language Requirements

    The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

     

    English Test

    Overall Score

    Reading

    Writing

    Listening

    Speaking
    IELTS Academic

    6.5

    6.0

    6.0

    6.0

    6.0
    TOEFL (Internet-based)

    86

    18

    18

    17

    17

     

    UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

    Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

  • Workload

    Full-Time Study Load

    As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

    For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.

  • Credit for Prior Learning

    Applicants who have completed the Bachelor of Research will be eligible for 48 credit points of specified credit.

     

    Applicants who have completed alternative end on and embedded honours programs will be assessed on a case by case basis.

    If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

    Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

    UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

More detail

Please select a major, specialisation or research area to display fees for this course, or contact the UOW Future Students team for further information.

  • Autumn, 2025 at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ Innovation Campus

    Orientation:
    Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025

    Applications close
    Higher Degree Research (HDR) applications can be at any time. However, applicants applying for an HDR course that includes coursework are not permitted to enrol after the commencement of second week of session.

  • Spring, 2025 at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, Innovation Campus

    Orientation:
    Session: 28 July - 20 November 2025

    Applications Close
    Higher Degree Research (HDR) applications can be at any time. However, applicants applying for an HDR course that includes coursework are not permitted to enrol after the commencement of second week of session.

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