You can choose from five recognised research concentrations: GeneCology Research Centre Cluster for Health Improvement Inflammation and Healing Research Cluster Centre for Animal Health Innovation Stormwater Research Group You can also access opportunities with the Australian Institute of Fitness Research. If environmental issues are your specialty, consider collaborating with USC staff involved in a number of educational and research projects that focus on climate change adaptation. Research is a major focus in the School of Health and Sport Sciences.

To be eligible for admission to Master of Science candidature, applicants are normally required to hold a bachelors degree with at least Honours Class 2 Division II from a recognised higher education institution. Applicants who have completed a bachelors degree and have achieved by subsequent work and study a standard equivalent to at least Honours Class 2 Division II may also be considered. Entry by non-graduates who have relevant governmental or industry experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Executive Dean, Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering.