GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Applied Science
Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia
About this program
Deakin's Master of Applied Science is a research masters degree available with a health focus, letting you undertake independent research under the supervision of an academic staff member across areas including Exercise and Sports Science, Food and Nutrition Sciences, Health and Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery, Occupational Science and Therapy, Clinical and Forensic Psychology, Public Health and Health Promotion, Health Economics and Program Evaluation, and Social Work. A Masters by Research degree is awarded for a substantial, original contribution to knowledge achieved in up to two years of full-time study (or two to four years of part-time candidature). Deakin currently has around 1,600 higher degree by research candidates, supported by excellent facilities, partnerships and strategic research centres. This degree is a strong foundation for a future career in research and academia.
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Course structure
- The Master of Applied Science is a research-only degree with no set unit table. You are appointed a principal supervisor from Deakin's academic staff and
- under their supervision
- undertake an independent research project in your chosen health-related area
- completing a thesis of substantial original work. The degree is normally completed in up to two years of full-time study
- or two to four years part-time
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
To be considered for selection into this degree you are required to have completed a research project including a thesis which is equivalent to at least 25% of a year's full-time study at Level 8 of the Australian Qualifications Framework, with achievement of a grade for the project equivalent to a Deakin grade of 65% or higher.
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