Program Overview
This Master's by Research program delves into the molecular basis of health and disease, covering areas like immunity, infectious diseases, and cancer. It offers a substantial research experience, leading to an original contribution to knowledge. The program is ideal for individuals seeking a career in research and academia, providing access to excellent facilities and partnerships.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Undertake research into the molecular basis of health and disease. Research spans basic gene discovery and molecular analysis, through functional genomics and pre-clinical development to the testing of new therapeutics, underpinned by powerful and relevant experimental platforms. Key areas of research include immunity, infectious diseases, developmental biology, exercise physiology and metabolism, musculoskeletal biology, haematology, cancer, metabolic disease, structural biology and nanomedicine. A Masters by Research degree is awarded for a substantial, original contribution to knowledge achieved in up to two years of full-time study (or two to four years of part-time candidature). Deakin currently has around 1600 higher degree by research candidates – intelligent people making the most of our excellent facilities, partnerships, strategic research centers, and excellent reputation. This degree is perfect if you are looking to kickstart your career in research and academia.
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Course structure
A Masters by Research degree is awarded for a substantial, original contribution to knowledge achieved in up to two years of full-time study (or up to four years of part-time study).
Careers:
This degree is perfect if you are looking to kickstart your career in research and academia.
