Deakin University - Geelong Waurn Ponds

75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Victoria, Australia

Master of Applied Science - Health and Disease (075374E)

Master's Degree

Program Summary

Students can undertake research into the molecular basis of health and disease. They can 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, hematology, 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.

Deakin University currently has around 1600 higher degree by research candidates – intelligent people making the most of the university's excellent facilities, partnerships, strategic research centers and excellent reputation. This degree is perfect for students who are looking to kick start their career in research and academia.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

IELTS

Reading

6.5

Writing

6.5

Listening

6.5

Speaking

6.5

PTE

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

Program Intakes

May 2026

Open date

September 1, 2025

Submission deadline

March 1, 2026

June 2026

Open date

October 1, 2025

Submission deadline

April 1, 2026

July 2026

Open date

November 1, 2025

Submission deadline

May 1, 2026

August 2026

Open date

December 1, 2025

Submission deadline

June 1, 2026

September 2026

Open date

January 1, 2026

Submission deadline

July 1, 2026

October 2026

Open date

February 1, 2026

Submission deadline

August 1, 2026

November 2026

Open date

March 1, 2026

Submission deadline

September 1, 2026

December 2026

Open date

April 1, 2026

Submission deadline

October 1, 2026

January 2027

Open date

May 1, 2026

Submission deadline

November 1, 2026

February 2027

Open date

June 1, 2026

Submission deadline

December 1, 2026

March 2027

Open date

July 1, 2026

Submission deadline

January 1, 2027

April 2027

Open date

August 1, 2026

Submission deadline

February 1, 2027

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

2 year master's degree including internship

Program Length

$29710 AUD

Cost of Living

$0 AUD

Application fee

$43600 AUD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Overseas Student Health Coverage Fee: $653 per year

Study Destinations

Canada

United States

United Kingdom

Malaysia

Australia

Language Test

IELTS

GED

SAT

GRE

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