About the course

This degree will provide you with the foundation research skills that will support your future career as a scientist or researcher.

　　Specifically, you will develop:

　　communication skills

　　critical thinking capability

　　advanced knowledge within your chosen discipline

　　knowledge of research practice and skills

　　research independence and capacity for self-directed learning.

　　Research experience is required for most academic and research positions, and increasingly for positions in other sectors.

　　In consultation with your discipline honours coordinator and your supervisor, you'll be allocated a project to develop your skills to an advanced level. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (March), 2024	Melbourne
Semester 2 (July), 2024	Melbourne
Semester 1 (March), 2025	Melbourne
Semester 2 (July), 2025	Melbourne
Semester 1 (March), 2026	Melbourne
Semester 2 (July), 2026	Melbourne
Semester 1 (March), 2027	Melbourne
Semester 2 (July), 2027	Melbourne
Semester 1 (March), 2028	Melbourne
Semester 2 (July), 2028	Melbourne

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for RMIT University

You must have successfully completed an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification) in science or related discipline with an overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 out of 4.0 and a GPA of at least 2.5 out of 4.0 in your final equivalent full-time year.

　　IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)

　　TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at RMIT University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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