You've worked hard at your undergraduate study and have your degree: what next? Postgraduate study is a logical first step.

It will give you the chance to build your knowledge base, to explore your special interests or a particular subject in greater depth, to develop your research and project skills and to show a future employer that you are strongly motivated and that you can achieve high standards.

If you want to follow a career path into scientific research or the academic world, a postgraduate degree from a reputable university such as UNSW will significantly boost your career prospects.

The same is true of the more vocationally oriented studies, which will also be likely to put you in contact with potential employers and future colleagues.

The Faculty of Science at UNSW encompasses the most advanced and diverse research in the pure, applied and technological sciences.

Our research includes many interdisciplinary projects as well as national and international collaborations, funded by government grants as well as private and industry investment.

Before you apply for a research degree it is highly recommended that you first contact a researcher at UNSW to develop a research proposal to support your application.

Contact details can be found at the following websites or contact us at the Faculty of Science office for assistance.

You can explore the exciting range of research options we offer in your chosen area from one of the links below to one of the many Schools within the Faculty . . .

Research Programs by School: