Graduate studies by research - Faculty of Science

Introduction

The Master of Science (MSc) is a research-based program primarily aimed at further training for Bachelor of Science with honours graduates. Research may be undertaken within all schools of the faculty, the School of Geography and Environmental Science in the Faculty of Arts, and the Monash Injury Research Institute (formerly known as the Monash University Accident Research Centre). The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees are extensive research-based programs offering further training also primarily for Bachelor of Science with honours graduates.

Supervision

On admitting a candidate to a research program, the faculty board will, on the recommendation of the head of school, appoint a member of the academic staff of the university as a supervisor. It will also appoint an associate supervisor who need not be an academic staff member but someone of recognised standing in the field. Both supervisors are responsible to the faculty board.

Research fellows and postdoctoral fellows may be appointed as supervisors if their terms of appointment exceed the periods of candidature, they have previous experience in supervising higher degree candidates, and they have a proven and current research record. Otherwise they may be appointed as associate supervisors.

Further information about research in the Faculty of Science can be obtained from the graduate studies website at http://www.sci.monash.edu.au/postgrad/index.html, or the Faculty of Science Research Office by email at sci-pgrad-enquiries@monash.edu.

Scholarships and exemptions

Full-time Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Masters by Research candidates (MSc and MPhil) with an honours H1 degree or the equivalent may apply for a range of postgraduate research scholarships, including the Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) and the Monash Graduate Scholarship (MGS). Further details may be obtained from: http://www.sci.monash.edu.au/postgrad/scholarship.html.