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Master of Philosophy
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Philosophy |
Abbreviation: | MPhil |
UOW Course Code: | 1354 |
CRICOS Code: | 078333A (Science) |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Health and Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Science, Biomedical Science, Exercise Rehabilitation, Gerontology and Rehabilitation Studies, Health Sciences, Indigenous Health, Nutrition/Dietetics, Midwifery, Nursing, Medical Science, Medicine, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Human Geography, Geology, Medical Biotechnology, Medicinal Chemistry |
Total Credit Points: | 96 |
Duration: | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn, Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On campus |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
course description
The Master of Philosophy provides an opportunity for students to pursue independent research in discipline areas associated with the Schools in the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health. The Master of Philosophy comprises 24 credit points of coursework and a 72 credit points' thesis. Academic Units may award advanced standing for the coursework component and will determine the appropriate entry point. Specific information relating to research being undertaken within the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health can be found on the Faculty Research Students webpage. Information regarding UOW's research activity, research strengths, scholarships and services can be found under Research & Innovation.
Entry Requirements
Schools/disciplines have varying entry requirements, information on academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information can be found in Course Finder.
Course STRUCTURE
The degree comprises a coursework component (24cp) and a research component (72cp). The coursework component of the degree will comprise 24cp of 900 level subjects approved by the Head of Postgraduate Studies. Candidates are required to successfully complete the coursework component of the Master of Philosophy. In the research component, which comprises 72cp, candidates prepare their research thesis.
Under the current higher education legislation, it is not possible for students in a research degree to exit with a coursework degree. Students may transfer between research degrees, cease HDR enrolment and apply for admission to a coursework program as a new course. More information on this is available in the General Course Rules.
Coursework component may include the following subjects;
Subject Code | Subject Name | Session | Credit Points |
School of Medicine | |||
Research Projects | Annual, Autumn, Spring | 8 | |
Practicum | Annual, Autumn, Spring | 8 | |
Special Topics | Annual, Autumn, Spring | 8 | |
Total | 24 | ||
Students completing their research area in Medicine should choose the following subjects; | |||
Special Topics in Medical Research Literature | Autumn | 8 | |
Medical Research Methodology | Autumn, Spring | 8 | |
Ethics in Medical Research | Autumn, Spring | 8 | |
Total | 24 | ||
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health | |||
Critical Appraisal | Spring | 6 | |
Reflective Practice 1 | Autumn, Spring | 6 | |
Special Topic | Autumn, Spring | 6 | |
Essential skills for Health Researchers | Autumn, Spring | 6 | |
Total | 24 | ||
School of Biological Sciences | |||
Research Project | Annual, Autumn, Spring, Summer | 12 | |
12 credit points of subjects chosen by the research supervisor in support of the intended area of research and approved by the Head of Postgraduate Studies. | 12 | ||
Total | 24 | ||
School of Chemistry | |||
Advanced Chemistry Laboratory | Annual, Autumn, Spring | 12 | |
12 credit points of subjects chosen by the research supervisor in support of the intended area of research and approved by the Head of Postgraduate Studies. | 12 | ||
Total | 24 | ||
School of Earth and Environmental Sciences | |||
Advanced Topic A | Annual, Autumn, Spring, Summer | 12 | |
12 credit points of subjects chosen by the research supervisor in support of the intended area of research and approved by the Head of Postgraduate Studies. | 12 | ||
Total | 24 | ||
For the research component please choose one of the following subjects;
Subject Code | Subject Name | Session | Credit Points |
| Thesis (for full-time students) | Autumn, Spring | 72 (24 cp per session, over 3 sessions) | |
OR | |||
| Thesis (for part-time students) | Autumn, Spring | 72 (12 cp per session. over 6 sessions) | |
Total | 48 | ||
International Students
RESH900 Fundamentals for HDR Writing is designed to help international Higher Degree Research (HDR) students with their thesis writing skills in the early stages of their degree. Enrolment in this subject is compulsory for all PhD (Integrated) international students who are from a Non English Speaking Background (NESB).
WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING/INTERNSHIP SUBJECTS
GLOBAL WORKPLACE PRACTICE (GWP800)
An informative and intensive subject designed to meet the employment aspirations of international students to undertake work in Australia. This subject crosses boundaries between theory and practice and will maximise the student's potential to access workplace experiences leading to formal post-university employment options. Students will acquire and develop work-based learning skillsets; will critically examine the discourses and theories of intercultural competence, as well as develop cultural awareness and business communication skills that are fit-for-purpose regardless of students' career aspirations. It also provides an opportunity for students to integrate and apply their university knowledge in an industry context.
Trimester 2 and Spring 2014 applications for GWP800 on Wollongong Campus are now OPEN.
For more information on GWP800, visit the Work Integrated Learning website.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au