Admission requirement
To be eligible for admission to the Master of Philosophy (Science), you must have completed the equivalent of one of the following in a subject area related to your proposed research area:
- bachelor's degree with a minimum overall credit average in the senior level unit(s) of study relevant to the proposed area of research or,
- master's degree or,
- University of Sydney Graduate Diploma in Science with a final mark of 80.
These criteria constitute the minimum requirements for eligibility and do not guarantee admission. That remains at the discretion of the relevant supervisors and departments, and access to supervision remains highly competitive. The University must certify that there are sufficient supervisory and other resources and facilities available to enable your candidature to be completed successfully.
Inherent requirements
In addition to the academic requirements set out in the Science Postgraduate Handbook, you may be required to satisfy a number of inherent requirements to complete this degree. Example of inherent requirement may include:
- confidential disclosure and registration of a disability that may hinder your performance in your degree;
- confidential disclosure of a pre-existing or current medical condition that may hinder your performance in your degree (e.g. heart disease, pace-maker, significant immune suppression, diabetes, vertigo,);
- ability to perform independently and/or with minimal supervision;
- ability to undertake certain physical tasks (e.g. heavy lifting);
- ability to undertake observatory, sensory and communication tasks;
- ability to spend time at remote sites (e.g. One Tree Island, Narrabri and Camden);
- ability to work in confined spaces or at heights;
- ability to operate heavy machinery (e.g. farming equipment);
- hold or acquire an Australian driver’s licence;
- hold a current scuba diving license;
- hold a current Working with Children Check;
- meet initial and ongoing immunisation requirements (e.g. Q-Fever, Vaccinia virus, Hepatitis, etc.)
You must consult with your nominated supervisor regarding any identified inherent requirements before completing your application.
The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available degree only and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Handbooks Online and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents.