Further information
Find out what postgraduates at UWA's Science schools and centres are researching:
- School of Agricultural and Resource Economics
- School of Animal Biology
- School of Chemistry and Biochemistry
- School of Earth and Environment
- School of Physics
- School of Plant Biology
- School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health
- The Centre for Environmental Economics and Policy
- The Centre for Exploration Targeting
- The Centre for Forensic Science
- The Centre for Petroleum Geoscience and CO2 Sequestration
- The Centre for Regional Development
- The Centre of Excellence in Natural Resource Management
- The International Centre for Plant Breeding Education and Research
- Discover more about science research at UWA.
- How to prepare for research degrees.
The University of Western Australia is ranked the top university in Australia and in the top 50 universities in the world for life and agricultural sciences and second in Australia for chemistry, according to the prestigious Shanghai Jiao Tong 2011 rankings.
The 2010 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) ratings awarded UWA 5 out of 5 in the broad areas of Earth Science, Biological Science, Psychology and Cognitive Science, and Agricultural and Veterinary Science, ranking us well above world average in these areas.
As one of Australia's Group of Eight research-intensive universities, UWA has an exceptionally strong research culture and is committed to the notion that intellectual capital is the global economy's most dynamic commodity.
Master of Science by thesis and coursework
A Master of Science by thesis and coursework (UWA Course Code 70630) degree is suitable for qualified students who wish to undertake further research in any of the following subject areas:
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Science
- Animal Science
- Botany
- Climate Studies
- Conservation Biology
- Ecology and Evolution
- Environmental Economics
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Science
- Genetics and Breeding
- Geography
- Geoscience
- Hydrogeology
- Integrated Human Studies
- Marine Science
- Mineral Geoscience
- Natural Resource Management
- Plant Production Science
- Soil Science and Land Rehabilitation
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Water Management and Hydrology
- Zoology
Other programs
Also available by thesis and coursework are:
Master of Science by research only
You can also choose to undertake a Master's by research only in any area of science. In a postgraduate degree by research, you work closely with an expert supervisor on a specific research topic to produce a dissertation of significant academic originality.
- Master of Science
- Master of Science Education
- Master of Landscape Management
- Master of Regional Development
- Master of Science in Agriculture
- Master of Science Education
- Master of Science in Horticulture
- Master of Science in Natural Resources
- Master of Forensic Science
- Master of Forensic Science/Doctor of Philosophy
- Master of Clinical Audiology/Doctor of Philosophy
- Master of Psychology / Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy
You can undertake a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in any area of science. A PhD is a program of independent, supervised research assessed solely on the basis of a thesis that is examined externally. A doctoral thesis must be a substantial and original contribution to knowledge of the subject with which it deals, and usually takes four years to complete.
Help to find a PhD supervisor
Finding a research supervisor is the first step in your PhD studies at UWA. We can help you find potential supervisors quickly and easily. Please complete the on-line help to find a PhD supervisor enquiry form and tell us about your research experience.You can also contact Matthew Kohler if you have any questions.
University information
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