Postgraduate 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 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.

Visit the Monash Institute for Graduate Research to check for eligibility for admission to a postgraduate research program.

Supervision

On admitting a candidate to a postgraduate research program, the senior science management committee (SSMC)will, on the recommendation of the head of school, appoint an academic member of their school, who is also a member of the Monash Institute of Graduate Research (MIGR), 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 SSMC.

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 supervision in the Faculty of Science can be obtained from Chapter five of the Handbook for Doctoral Degrees and the faculty's Find a supervisor webpage.

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 the faculty's Scholarships, grants, awards and prizes webpage.