Graduate Certificate of Research in Science and Engineering

About the course

Macquarie’s Graduate Certificate of Research in Science and Engineering is a short, stackable research training qualification designed to help you explore research opportunities across STEM disciplines. You’ll build core research communication skills and undertake a supervised research placement, with flexibility to sample research “frontiers” units. It can provide a pathway to further research study such as the Graduate Diploma or Master of Research in science and engineering.

Career outcome

This graduate certificate can support entry into research-support and analytical roles or strengthen your capabilities within your current profession. Graduates may pursue pathways toward higher research degrees (eg Master of Research, PhD) or apply research and critical-thinking skills in industry, government, consulting, labs and technology settings. The qualification is suited to those seeking research exposure and employability-focused research skills in science and engineering.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)