Master of Research (Chemistry)

This research course develops a strong critical and problem solving approach to professional practice in the natural and physical sciences. The course forms a basis for the professional development of experts able to plan, analyse, evaluate, conduct and communicate the outcomes of sophisticated research and development problems. Curtin is widely recognised for applied research firmly focused on solving real-world problems. Underpinning our research endeavours are strong partnerships with industry, business and government, which result in outcomes that greatly benefit the broader community locally, nationally and globally. Our international reputation for being a strong partner in industry-driven research ensures our graduates enjoy outstanding opportunities to become innovators in their fields.What you'll learndemonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on that knowledge and its applicationinvestigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practicegenerate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract leveldesign, use and evaluate research and research methodscommunicate and present a coherent and sustained argument and to disseminate research concepts, plans and results to the general community, peers and national and international research communitydesign, evaluate, implement, analyse, theorise and disseminate research that makes an original contribution to knowledge

Applicants for the Masters must have qualified for a Bachelor honours degree (first or second class) or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary educational institution.

Applicants who have qualified for a Bachelor Honours (first or second class) will be eligible to enter the Master of Research degree; on entry they do not take out their Honours qualification but elect to continue into the Master degree. Honours remains an exit award for the Master degree.