Masters by Research
Degree Level Research
Year 2020
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IMHC
Fees
2020: AUD$ 35,900 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL)
2021: AUD$ 37,700 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL)
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Entry requirements
You must check the entry requirements for the type of research degree you wish to apply for and make sure you are eligible.
Please note- If you are an international applicant you also need to check that you meet the English language requirements.
- Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not automatically guarantee entry into a research degree.
Degree overview
- UniSA health researchers are involved in a diverse range of research activities, with a particular emphasis on research relating to cancer, population health, healthy lifestyles, pharmaceuticals, nursing and allied health, clinical neuroscience, mental health, and Aboriginal health - the options are many and varied and can be tailored to suit your research interests.
- Be supervised by some of Australia’s leading researchers in first-class facilities.
- Work alongside professional researchers and acclaimed academics from internationally-renowned groups.
- 100% of our assessed research rated at or above world-class.1
12018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research.
Why do a research degree?
UniSA research is inspired by the challenges and opportunities of today. In the 2018 Australian Research Council Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) evaluation of Australian universities, all of our assessed 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:
- An age friendly world
- Transforming industries
- Scarce resources
- Cancer
- Healthy futures
- Transforming societies
Learn more about our research themes.
The transformed PhD
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.
Four good reasons to do a research degree
- Challenge yourself. You will need to work hard, be dedicated and think analytically at a high level. You will tackle completely new research and different research methods, or extend research already undertaken.
- Increase your career opportunities. A research degree provides evidence of independent thought and the ability to manage a research project in a given timeframe. Your research could allow you to develop a new specialisation, academic field or career. A research degree at UniSA will also allow you to develop a skillset which sets you apart, putting you at the centre of your professional development.
- Make your ideas public. Your research findings may be published, presented at conferences, provide a commercial return and have a positive impact on society.
- Contribute to society. Discover new methods, understandings and techniques, and solve a real-world problem.
What can I research?
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 five broad areas of strength:
- Cancer research
- Pharmacy and Medical Science research
- Allied Health research
- Exercise, Sports and Nutrition research
- Nursing and Midwifery research
Working within and across these areas are over 250 researchers producing innovative research linked to:
- musculoskeletal health and bone growth
- cell biology
- allied health
- the early origins of adult health
- epilepsy
- medicines and vaccine development
- anthropometry and sports science
- health and use of time
- health economics
- microbiology and infectious disease
- evolutionary physiology of the lung
- mosquito-borne disease
- nursing and midwifery
- mental health and suicide prevention
- nutrition
- pain
- rehabilitation
- public health
- medicines policy
- epidemiology
- therapeutics
- pharmaceutical science
Why Masters by Research
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 at the University of South Australia will provide you with the following key features:
- An internationally recognised research degree
- The ability to complete the qualification 1-2 years full-time or 2-4 years part-time, depending on entry qualifications
- A pathway degree to PhD studies
- Access to some of the state’s most outstanding research facilities.
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:
- Undergraduate degree (4 years) > Masters by Research (approx. 1 year full-time) > Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Undergraduate degree (3 years) > Masters by Research (approx. 2 years full-time) OR Master of Nursing/Master of Midwifery (minor thesis) > Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Undergraduate degree with Honours (research-based) > Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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
Your career
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 seven-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.
Scholarships
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.
Research Training Program international (RTPi) and University Presidents Scholarship
These scholarships will cover your tuition fees and your overseas health cover, and provide and a stipend (living allowance).
Research Themes PhD Scholarships
These scholarships address local, national and international grand challenges, and encourage collaboration with industry and community partners.
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How do I apply?
For information on applying to do postgraduate study by research, including Masters by Research, PhDs or Doctorates, please visit unisa.edu.au/Research/Degrees/
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What scholarships am I eligible for as a research degree student?
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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