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.

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.

The following are average salaries from the government site Job Outlook:

• laboratory scientists, A$82,000
• life scientists, A$80,200
• software and applications programmers, A$84,000