Enhance your skills and knowledge with a Master of Science (Research) conducted in VU's high-tech laboratories and world-class research institutes. The Master of Science (Research) is undertaken purely by research on a topic that is agreed between the student and supervisor and is endorsed through university processes. You’ll research an area aligned with your qualifications and passions. We offer world-class opportunities for research in: biomedical sciences biotechnology chemical science computer science food science. Our institutes and research centres offer fantastic opportunities to take part in collaborative projects producing real benefits for local and global communities. They include sports science, medical science, sustainability and technology. Careers Following your masters, you will be ready for roles in scientific research and innovation, government advisory bodies, or to progress to a PhD and aim for a university role. Course structure The standard duration of a Masters Degree (Research) is two years of full-time study or part-time equivalent, although in certain circumstances the degree may be completed in eighteen months. In some cases the student may be required to complete approved coursework units such as laboratory skills or research design as part of the Masters Degree (Research). Learning outcomes The course objectives are to produce graduates who have the following knowledge and skills: a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in one or more discipline advanced knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the field of work or learning cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and its application cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level cognitive and technical skills to design, use and evaluate research and research method communication and technical skills to present a coherent and sustained argument and to disseminate research results to specialist and non-specialist audience technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse, theorise and disseminate research that makes a contribution to knowledge This knowledge and these skills will be demonstrated through the planning and execution of a substantial piece of research: with creativity and initiative with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability, demonstrating expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a learner