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KPT / JPT ( R2 / 421 / 7 / 0012 ) 06 / 23 - MQA / SWA0121

2 years ( full-time ) or 4 years ( part-time )*

Throughout the year

( subject to availability of supervision )

RM42,333 Malaysian student 2021 fees per year

* Part-time study is not available for international students .

Research

RM46,556 International student

SCIENCE

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This degree allows you to pursue independent research in a specific area of science over a shorter period of time than a PhD .

If you ’ re unsure whether a PhD is right for you , this course can give you the experience of what studying for a doctorate might be like , while developing your skills and earning a degree that will enhance your employment prospects . If you decide that you ’ re passionate about your research , the option of upgrading to a PhD after your first year is possible .

This research degree may be undertaken in any of the school ’ s principal research areas and strengths . Your work will be expected to make a significant contribution to the knowledge and understanding of your chosen field of study and demonstrate your capacity to carry out independent research .

Areas of study

• Biodiversity and conservation

• Biotechnology

• Chemistry

• Environmental science

• Food science and technology

• Genetics , genomics and bioinformatics

• Infectious disease

• Medical bioscience

• Microbiology

• Natural products and drug discovery

• Tropical biology .

Progression to further studies

You can apply to transfer to a PhD candidature after a defined period ( usually 9-12 months enrolment , full-time or equivalent ), provided that satisfactory progress has been made and certain conditions are met .

SCAN TO VIEW THE COURSE GUIDE .

Career opportunities

Science graduates find employment in genetic engineering , agricultural support , pharmaceutical science , banking and finance , environmental consulting , hospitals , medical institutes , mining , petroleum , engineering , research , and food industries .

Entry requirements

ELIGIBILITY

Bachelor ’ s degree requiring four years of full-time study in an honours year in a relevant field ¹

Average requirements

Upper H2B ( 65 %)

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DR TAN WOOI BOON Research Manager School of Science E tan . wooiboon @ monash . edu

Master ’ s degree in a relevant field that entailed work , normally including a significant research component , at least equivalent to an honours degree

Upper H2B ( 65 %) ²

Qualifications that the Graduate Research Committee considers equivalent .

You must also meet the English language requirements of the University .

monash . edu . my / science

1 Normally with a research component in the fourth year . 2 Obtained for the research thesis or project . Where ungraded , examiner reports will be taken into account .