Master of Science in Microscopy & Microanalysis


Course code: LC058
CRICOS code: 074181M
Duration: 2 semesters
Commencement: March or July

Pathways

Master of Science in Microscopy & Microanalysis
Master of Science in Microscopy & Microanalysis (Materials Science)
Master of Science in Microscopy & Microanalysis (Biomolecular Science)
Master of Science in Microscopy & Microanalysis (Research pathway)

Specialisations

You have the option of completing a specialisation, however it is not a requirement of the course. A specialisation requires the completion of 18 credit points chosen from units of study listed in the table for that specialisation. See the Science Handbook for information about which units to complete for a specialisation. The specialisations available are:

  • Biomolecular Science
  • Materials Science

Completion requirements for Master of Science in Microscopy & Microanalysis (no specialisation)

To qualify for the Master of Science in Microscopy & Microanalysis (no specialisation), you must complete a total of 48 credit points of units of study, comprising:

  • 24 credit points of core units of study; and
  • 24 credit points of elective units of study.
Example study plan for Master of Science Microscopy & Microanalysis (no specialisation)
SEMESTER 1
CORE:
MCAN5005
(6cp)
Introductory Microscopy & Microanalysis
CORE:
MCAN5006
(6cp)
Electron Microscopy
ELECTIVE:
MCAN5102
(6cp)
Biological Specimen Preparation
ELECTIVE:
MCAN5101
(6cp)
Confocal & Fluorescence Microscopy
SEMESTER 2
ELECTIVE:
MCAN5210
(6cp)
Research Methodology
ELECTIVE:
MCAN5104
(6cp)
Image Analysis
CORE:
MCAN5111
(6cp)
Microscopy of Biomolecular Processes
CORE:
MCAN5110
(6cp)
Nanostructural Analysis of Materials

Completion requirements for Master of Science in Microscopy & Microanalysis (Materials Science)

To qualify for the Master of Science in Microscopy & Microanalysis (Materials Science), you must complete a total of 48 credit points of units of study, comprising:

  • 30 credit points of core units of study; and
  • 18 credit points of elective units of study.
Example study plan for Master of Science Microscopy & Microanalysis (Materials Science)
SEMESTER 1
CORE:
MCAN5005
(6cp)
Introductory Microscopy & Microanalysis
CORE:
MCAN5006
(6cp)
Electron Microscopy
ELECTIVE:
MCAN5103
(6cp)
Materials Preparation and Microscopy
ELECTIVE:
MCAN5104
(6cp)
Image Analysis
SEMESTER 2
CORE:
MCAN5110
(6cp)
Nanostructural Analysis of Materials
CORE:
MCAN5201
(6cp)
Project and Report A
CORE:
MCAN5202
(6cp)
Project and Report B
ELECTIVE:
MCAN5210
(6cp)
Research Methodology

Completion requirements for Master of Science in Microscopy & Microanalysis (Biomolecular Science)

To qualify for the Master of Science in Microscopy & Microanalysis (Biomolecular Science), you must complete a total of 48 credit points of units of study, comprising:

  • 30 credit points of core units of study; and
  • 18 credit points of elective units of study.
Example study plan for Master of Science Microscopy & Microanalysis (Biomolecular Science)
SEMESTER 1
CORE:
MCAN5005
(6cp)
Introductory Microscopy & Microanalysis
CORE:
MCAN5006
(6cp)
Electron Microscopy
ELECTIVE:
MCAN5102
(6cp)
Biological Specimen Preparation
ELECTIVE:
MCAN5101
(6cp)
Confocal & Fluorescence Microscopy
SEMESTER 2
CORE:
MCAN5111
(6cp)
Microscopy of Biomolecular Processes
ELECTIVE:
MCAN5210
(6cp)
Research Methodology
CORE:
MCAN5201
(6cp)
Project and Report A
CORE:
MCAN5202
(6cp)
Project and Report B

Completion requirements for Master of Science in Microscopy & Microanalysis (Research pathway)

To qualify for the Master of Science in Microscopy & Microanalysis (Research pathway), you must complete a total of 48 credit points of units of study, comprising:

  • 36 credit points of core units of study; and
  • 12 credit points of elective units of study.
Example study plan for Master of Science Microscopy & Microanalysis (Research pathway)
SEMESTER 1
CORE:
MCAN5005
(6cp)
Introductory Microscopy & Microanalysis
CORE:
MCAN5006
(6cp)
Electron Microscopy
ELECTIVE:
MCAN5102
(6cp)
Biological Specimen Preparation
ELECTIVE:
MCAN5101
(6cp)
Confocal & Fluorescence Microscopy
SEMESTER 2

CORE:
MCAN5210
(6cp)
Research Methodology

CORE:
MCAN5201
(6cp)
Project and Report A
CORE:
MCAN5202
(6cp)
Project and Report B
CORE:
MCAN5203
(6cp)
Project and Report C