Deepen your knowledge and skills through advanced coursework and industry application to advance your career or pursue further research. The Monash Master of Science is an expert master’s course that prepares you for professional employment or for PhD studies.

Astrophysics

In this specialisation students will advance their knowledge of Astrophysics through advanced coursework; they will also have the option to undertake elective coursework in other subject areas relevant to career development in Astrophysics. Studies will be chosen from a variety of topics including Computational astrophysics, Observational astronomy, General relativity, Exoplanets, Stars, Nuclear astrophysics, Cosmology, High energy astrophysics. In addition to coursework studies, students will complete research projects in theoretical, computational or experimental astrophysics.

Entry level 1 - 2 years

An undergraduate degree (equivalent to an Australian undergraduate degree) in a cognate science discipline with at least a 65% average in the intended masters discipline or qualification/experience that the faculty considers to be equivalent.

Entry level 2 - 1 year

A four-year Australian honours degree (or equivalent) in a cognate science discipline with at least a 65% average in the intended masters discipline or qualification/experience or a satisfactory substitute that the faculty considers to be equivalent.