Masters (Research)
The Master of Science (Research) is a great opportunity to gain advanced research skills and explore an area within science through the one-year research thesis.
One of the following (or equivalent) with a B grade average in courses at level 7:
International student entry requirements
English language requirementsYou need to complete a total of 240 points, including 120 points from advanced-level courses.
In the first year (or equivalent part-time) you complete courses from our vast range of courses.
In the second year, you complete your thesis, gaining advanced skills in critical analysis and expertise in research methods, communication, analysis and evaluation.
You can complete the 240-point Master of Science (Research) without a specialisation, and choose from a wide range of courses.
At the heart of this master's degree is the research thesis, which you complete in your second year.
Applicants transferring from the AUT Postgraduate Diploma in Science (or equivalent) must complete the requirements of the postgraduate diploma with a minimum of a B grade average before starting the thesis.
If you choose to complete this degree without a specialisation, you need to complete:
To specialise in one of the areas listed below, complete the courses listed for this specialisation.
Complete the following course:
And complete 30 points from:
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And complete:
And the remaining points from other courses in the Master of Science.
Complete at least 60 points from:
And complete 15 points from:
And complete:
And the remaining points from other courses in the Master of Science.
Complete the following courses:
And complete 30 points from:
And complete:
And the remaining points from other courses in the Master of Science.
Complete at least 60 points from:
And complete 30 points from:
And complete:
And the remaining points from other courses in the Master of Science.
Complete at least 60 points from:
And complete 30 points from:
And complete:
And the remaining points from other courses in the Master of Science.
Complete the following courses:
And complete:
And the remaining points from other courses in the Master of Science.
Complete at least 60 points from:
And complete 30 points from:
And complete:
And the remaining points from other courses in the Master of Science.
Complete 60 points from:
And complete 30 points from:
And complete:
And the remaining points from other courses in the Master of Science.
Not all courses are offered each year. To see if your chosen course is offered and to view its timetable use our course search.
Skills you will developThe outcomes for graduates of the Master of Science (Research) are outlined in the Graduate Profile below.