Science

About the course

UniSQ’s Master of Science is a flexible postgraduate degree combining advanced coursework with a substantial research project. You can tailor your study to match your interests, prior study and career goals while building deeper expertise in a chosen science specialisation. The program develops professional capability alongside research skills, culminating in a research thesis-style project. This is a Masters-level qualification in Sciences. The programme deepens scientific methodology, data interpretation, and applied research skills for laboratory and field-based careers.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue advanced specialist and leadership roles aligned to their chosen specialisation. Career pathways may include agriculture and agribusiness innovation, scientific and applied research, environmental and natural resource management, data science and analytics, health and medical science support roles, technology-related science roles, education and science communication, and work in government or policy settings. This is a Masters-level outcome in Sciences. Preparing graduates for research scientist, laboratory leadership, and specialist technical roles in the sciences.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as research scientist, food laboratory technician, pathology laboratory technician, research support staff, laboratory technician, healthcare scientist, and etc. in companies including Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Merck & Co., Roche, and etc.

Campus

• Toowoomba, QLD
• Ipswich, QLD

Living Costs in Ipswich**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) £ 13 - 17	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) £ 533 - 704	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) £ 489 - 647
Transportation (Daily) £ 2 - 4	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) £ 113 - 150

Average Salary**

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