Build on your Bachelor's degree with advanced scientific study at Master's level and become a leader in your field. Get a degree that's recognised worldwide and contribute to knowledge in your field. A Master of Science (MSc) will develop your technical, laboratory and academic writing skills to prepare you for a career in science. The MSc will take you between two and two and half years of full-time study or up to four years part time. In the first year of your MSc you'll take several courses related to your specialist subject area. Next, you'll carry out in-depth supervised research for 12–15 months and write a thesis. During your studies you might also author publications for peer-reviewed journals. To do an MSc you'll need a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field, with an average grade of B+ or higher in your subject area. You may also be able to qualify for entry if you have appropriate work or other experience. The MSc by thesis will take you between 12 and 15 months to complete. You'll carry out in-depth supervised research and write a thesis. During your studies you might also author publications for peer-reviewed journals. To do an MSc by thesis you'll need an Honours degree or postgraduate diploma in an appropriate field, with an average grade of B+ or higher in your subject area. Study for a PhD If you do well in your Master's degree, and show an aptitude for advanced research, you'll be able to apply to do a PhD. You’ll work under supervision to produce original research that makes a significant contribution to knowledge. Full-time candidates usually complete the degree within three to four years. Programme requirements For this programme you’ll need to: Complete 240 points, including: 120 points from 400- and 500-level courses A Master's thesis course worth 120 points Subject requirements For this subject you'll need to: Have previously completed: Genes and Genomes (BIOL 340) Cellular Regulation (BMSC 339) Further courses worth 40 points from: Medical Microbiology (BMSC 301) BIOL 329-354 BMSC 329-354 Complete courses worth 120 points: Research Preparation (CBIO 580) and Further courses worth 90 points from: BIOL 430-440 Human and Clinical Biochemistry (BMSC 433) Complete Thesis (CBIO 591)