Masters by Research
Degree Level Research
Year 2019
You’re considered an International student if you are a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
Degree Level Research
Year 2019
Program Code
IMHC
Fees
2019: AUD$ 34,100 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL)
2020: AUD$ 35,900 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL)
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CRICOS Code
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Program level
Masters by research
You must check the entry requirements for the type of research degree you wish to apply for and make sure you are eligible.
Please noteUniSA research is inspired by the challenges and opportunities of today. In the 2015 Australian Research Council Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) evaluation of Australian universities, 97 per cent of our research was rated at world class or above. We are vibrant, outward-facing and responsive. We partner with industry, government and communities to seek answers to questions that arise in the real world. Our research themes are:
Learn more about our research themes.
UniSA intends to deliver industry and end-user informed research that supports employer-relevant curriculum. To achieve this, and to produce entrepreneurial and business-aware graduates, we have developed the transformed PhD.
We have added a structured component to research degrees including enhanced skill development, supervisory panels and a technology-enabled oral defence of the thesis. Through these activities you will develop a set of professional, transferable skills relevant to our knowledge-based enterprise economy.
The aim of the transformed PhD is to increase your employment prospects in any career path. You will possess the knowledge, expertise and confidence to meet the emerging needs of academia, industry, government and the community.
Our research is carried out through several internationally-renowned research groups, as well as the UniSA Cancer Research Institute and the Centre for Cancer Biology (an alliance between UniSA and SA Pathology).
From the molecular to the global, our researchers are involved in a diverse range of research activities across a broad spectrum of health and medical sciences, with a particular emphasis on eight broad areas of strength:
Working within and across these areas are over 250 researchers producing innovative research linked to:
UniSA provides a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment where you are encouraged to develop your research skills and knowledge under the supervision of some of Australia’s leading researchers.
Health research at UniSA brings together leading researchers with the key aims of intervening early to prevent illness, improving health systems and services, creating more effective therapies, and advancing health equity.
The Masters by Research offers will offer you the opportunity to undertake supervised research in the related discipline of your choice. Your chosen discipline may include, for example, Population Health, Health Sciences, Pharmacy, Public Health or Health Professions (known as Allied Health).
Undertaking a Masters by Research within UniSA’s Division of Health Science will provide you with the following key features:
There are a variety of recommended pathways to gain entry into a Masters by Research.
The Masters by Research can be completed in 1-2 years full-time or 2-4 years part-time, depending on entry qualifications:
If you would like career counselling related to undertaking Masters by Research, the Division of Health Sciences runs a Pathways Session in June of each year.
Please contact the Health Research Team: HSC-HealthResearch@unisa.edu.au
A master’s qualification will advance your career possibilities, is a recognised pathway to PhD and will give you a competitive edge in the work place. You may choose to further your career in industry, academia, or in research with a research institution or university locally or internationally.
Before applying, you will need to do some investigation. Our six-step guide will take you through the process of preparing your application to maximise your chances of success.
Research degree applications are made through our Apply Online facility, a secure step-by-step online service. Please check the research degrees calendar for all key dates.
Every year, over 2,500 UniSA students are supported in their studies through scholarships and grants worth millions of dollars. Check out the scholarships below. One of them may be perfect for you. Visit our scholarships page for more.
These scholarships will cover your tuition fees and your overseas health cover, and provide and a stipend (living allowance).
These scholarships address local, national and international grand challenges, and encourage collaboration with industry and community partners.
For information on applying to do postgraduate study by research, including Masters by Research, PhDs or Doctorates, please visit unisa.edu.au/Research/Degrees/
You are eligible for a range of scholarships and grants as a current research student.
For example, the prestigious Vice Chancellor and President’s Scholarship,
Maurice de Rohan International Travel Scholarships or one of UniSA’s International Travel Grants.
See Scholarships and Prizes for more information.
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