Master of Philosophy - Science

Join one of our world-renowned research groups, work with state-of-the-art equipment, and soak up all the professional development opportunities and international connections that come with studying at Australia's leading university. With seven schools to choose from (BioSciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Ecosystem and Forest Sciences, Geography, Mathematics and Statistics, and Physics) and more than 500 academic researchers to work with, you’re sure to find a team and an MPhil project that will suit you. Not just a researcher The Melbourne experience enables our graduates to become specialists within their field, leaders in communities, attuned to cultural diversity and active global citizens. Your entry to a research career If you’re thinking about a research career, but aren’t ready to commit to a PhD, the MPhil gives you the perfect introduction to university-based science research. Career outcomes An MPhil is a step towards a research career in many areas of science. Many MPhil graduates go on to do a PhD, which then leads to work as a postdoctoral research scientist and then onto careers in research and teaching in academia, or they move into industry where the technical and professional skills that you get with an MPhil are being recognised more and more. Employers include: Universities International research institutions like CSIRO, the Defence Science and Technology Group, the Max Planck Institutes, the Chinese Academy of Sciences or NASA Government departments like the Bureau of Meteorology, the Bureau of Statistics or Melbourne Water Consulting firms such as Deloitte and KPMG Software and computing companies such as IBM, IRESS and Quantium Large financial services providers including ANZ and NAB. Technical and professional skills On graduating from the course you’ll have high-level knowledge and research skills in your chosen area of science. Additionally, you’ll have strong professional skills in: Critical thinking and problem-solving Research planning, literature reviews and reporting on research Scientific communication, both written and oral Project management. Further study At the end of the course, you’ll be well-placed to begin a PhD in your chosen field.