GraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Master of Applied Research
Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Master of Applied Research at Victoria University suits bachelor graduates from any discipline who want a structured entry into research in health or sport. The course begins with core training in research methods, ethics and project design, plus disciplinary study relevant to the student's chosen field. On passing the core units with a 70 percent average, students undertake their own supervised research project within one of VU's focus areas. Research can be pursued within the Institute for Health and Sport across disciplines such as biomedical sciences, biotechnology, nursing, food science, sport science and social sciences, and VU is ranked above world standard in sport and health fields.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- Enhancing Researcher Knowledge and Skills (UGR7006, 12CP)
- Introduction to Research Methodology (UGR7001, 12CP)
- Research Design and Proposal Development (UGR7002, 12CP)
- Research Integrity and Ethics (UGR7003, 12CP)
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Admissions
To be considered for postgraduate study, you will need to have specific academic qualifications, as outlined below. We also consider non-academic research and work experience for our research candidates. Admission criteria Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with an average grade of Distinction (or equivalent) in the final year. PLUS Demonstrate English competency sufficient for study at masters level by providing evidence of one or more of the following: li completion of one or more degrees with English as the language of instruction and assessment, undertaken in a predominantly English-speaking context (within the last two years) li IELTS (or equivalent) overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking) li a score of not less than 92 with no section score less than 22 in the internet-based Teaching of English Foreign Language (TOEFL) test, or English proficiency equivalent li other documented proof of English proficiency equivalent to the above. /li /li /li /li
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