Master degrees by research
Master of Applied Science – (Albury-Wodonga), (Melbourne (Bundoora)), (Melbourne (City)) (HMASR)
Prospective students should contact the postgraduate coordinator from the relevant School, Department or Centre, within the Faculty of Health Sciences, to discuss possible candidature prior to applying.
The Master of Applied Science is a research degree that may be completed by thesis only. The period for completion is a minimum of one-year, full-time, or the equivalent part-time, and a maximum of three years full-time or four years part-time. A thesis should not normally exceed 50,000 words in length.
The thesis submitted for a master degree by research should show that the candidate has mastered the skills of research appropriate to the field of study. The collection and critical evaluation of existing knowledge and techniques, their application (under supervision) to a specific program of research, and ultimately their inclusion in a well-written and presented thesis are important features of a master degree. Reviewing the literature, solving problems, applying techniques, designing empirical studies and undertaking data analysis are skills relevant to a master degree.
The normal requirements for admission to candidature are an honours degree, or a pass degree and a postgraduate diploma (completed with at least a B average), or the completion of the master preliminary studies at this University, or the equivalent.
Applications are made through Research Services (website: www.latrobe.edu.au/research-services/).