Master Of Science (Advanced) In Biological Sciences

The Australian National University

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Qualification

2 Years

Course duration

6/30/2025

Start Date

US$35172

Fee

Description
Requierments
Study options
Scholarships

Do you want to make a career out of making new discoveries about the fascinating living world? The Master of Science in Biological Sciences (Advanced) is a flexible 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. This program offers a research component which provides the student an opportunity to conduct hands-on research in a laboratory of a research scientist/supervisor and complete a written thesis document detailing this novel research.Employment OpportunitiesA postgraduate degree in biological science will provide you with a solid background to pursue career goals in a range of fields including plant and animal laboratory science, field ecology, industry, agriculture, public and environmental policy. Our graduates find interesting careers in a range of areas including agricultural biotechnology and plant breeding, clinical or medical research, pharmaceutical companies, biosecurity, environmental policy and biological education. The Master of Science in Biological Sciences (Advanced) can also lead to a PhD.Learning Outcomes1. demonstrate high level knowledge in the area of their study;2. apply their knowledge in the discipline to new problems;3. interpret, synthesize and critically analyze published literature of relevance to the discipline;4. demonstrate theoretical and/or practical skills relevant to techniques and research methodology in the discipline;5. critically analyze data within the discipline to reach independent conclusions;6. independently perform experimental or theoretical work, interpret and analyze results, write reports and collate data into a thesis;7. demonstrate a critical understanding of science in society;8. clearly communicate theory and results in both written and oral formats

For international students

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. English Language Requirements IELTS Academic and IELTS UKVI Academic [excluding One Skill Retake and IELTS Online] - Overall score of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band. TOEFL iBT Paper Edition and TOEFL iBT [excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition] - Overall score of 80 (Reading - 20; Writing - 20; Listening - 18; Speaking - 18). Cambridge C1 Advanced - Overall score of 176 minimum 169 in each band. PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI [excluding PTE Academic Online] - Overall score of 64 minimum 55 in each band.

2 Years - Full time

Fee

A$53,370.00 (US$ 35,172) per yearPlease check with institution

Start Date

6/30/2025

Address

Acton Campus, The Australian National University, CANBERRA, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2601, CANBERRA, Australia

Jan Anderson ANU-NTU HDR Supplementary Scholarship

Value of scholarship

A$7,000.00 (US$ 4,649) a year

How to applay

Applications can be received at any time and should be forwarded, along with any supporting documentation, by email.

Requierments

The award will be available each year to a prospective/continuing student who is: a domestic or international student; enrolled or enrolling full-time in a Doctor of Philosophy study program within the RSB; Undertaking a research project that suitably demonstrates collaboration with one or more researchers at Nanyang Technological University (NTU); and has been awarded, and has accepted, an ANU HDR base stipend scholarship.

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Ranked as Australia’s number one university, and number 20 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2017-18), the Australian National University (ANU) is recognised worldwide for its high teaching standards and outstanding research quality.
With small class sizes and a high staff-to-student ratio, ANU students enjoy unparalleled access to their tutors and lecturers, who are world leaders in their fields. Students can choose from a wide variety of degree options; all designed so they can tailor their studies to suit their strengths, passions, and career options.
Coming in at number one in Australia and at 21 worldwide for graduate employability (Global University Employability Ranking 2017), ANU students stand out to employers. And it is no surprise that ANU ranks so highly; the University takes great pride in making sure its students are job-ready when they graduate, and encourages them to make the most of its industry contacts by getting involved with work experience and internship opportunities.
A member of the prestigious International Alliance of Research Universities, ANU stands alongside institutions like Oxford, Cambridge and Yale. A huge 95 per cent of research that takes place at ANU is recognised as above or well above world standard, positioning the University to take on the challenges facing the world today and into the future, with the aim to change society for the better.
Famed for its inclusive campus, ANU (CRICOS Provider Number 00120C) is number one in Australia and number seven in the world for its international outlook, meaning that its 7,000+ overseas students feel welcome throughout their stay.

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