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GRADUATE COURSEWORK
AT THE RESEARCH SCHOOL OF BIOLOGY

The Research School of Biology prides itself on the high quality of its teachers and the support that staff members give to students. The majority of lecturers manage research groups working on the leading edge of their disciplines and they bring that experience into their courses.

The Masters programs are designed for domestic or international students who wish to update their skills in the biosciences or gain a post-graduate qualification at an Australian University. Study programs are individually designed to complement prior undergraduate study and develop advanced knowledge and skills.

English requirement:

Students must also have an IELTS score of 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any component), or
TOEFL score: 600 for paper based test with test of written English score of 5.0 /250 for computer based test with test of written English score of 5.0 or 100 in internet based test with no less than 22 in all four sections.

However, if an applicant has less than IELTS 7.0, we recommend that they undertake an English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) prior to commencing the program. For more information go to  ANU College (the English language provider)

Some of the benefits associated with undertaking the Master's pathway include the prestige of holding an internationally recognized qualification from one of Australia's leading Universities. On completion of the two year degree students have had many opportunities to network and get to know and impress potential supervisors with the quality of their work and their enthusiasm for research. The two year Master's degree also allows students to apply for admission to the ANU PhD program. If students complete the research component of their Master's program at a high standard (H1), they are very competitively positioned to apply for one of the few available competitive IPRS scholarships which will allow them to pursue PhD study and a career in research.

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