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Master of Philosophy
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Philosophy |
Abbreviation: | MPhil |
UOW Course Code: | 1354 |
CRICOS Code: | 078333A (Science) 078345G (Health) |
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 Innovation Campus (Biofabrication and Chemistry) |
Additional Information: |
Overview
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 point thesis. Academic Units may award advanced standing for the coursework component and will determine the appropriate entry point.
Information relating to research in the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health can be found on the Faculty Research Students webpage. Students should note that this site does not contain an exhaustive list of possible topics; instead it provides information on a sample of potential areas of interest. Students are encouraged to talk to potential supervisors to discuss research topics.Information regarding UOW's research activity, research strengths, scholarships and services can be found under Research & Innovation.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of Philosophy will be able to:
- Demonstrate cognitive, technical and creative skills in a discipline area to plan and execute a substantial piece of research that makes a contribution to knowledge.
- Demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and critically reflect on, synthesise and evaluate complex information, problems, concepts, and theories.
- Communicate a coherent and sustained argument, explaining and disseminating research results and conclusions to peers and to the community.
- Apply advanced knowledge of research, research integrity, ethics and the rights and safety of others, to plan and execute a substantial piece of research with a high level of autonomy, accountability, adaptability and responsibility for personal outputs.
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, for some disciplines the coursework component must be completed before commencement of the thesis research project. 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 or 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 | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Medicine | |||
| MEDI900 | Research Projects | 8 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
| MEDI901 | Practicum | 8 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
| MEDI902 | Special Topics | 8 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
| Total | 24 | ||
| Graduate School of Medicine | |||
| MEDR901 | Special Topics in Medical Research Literature | 8 | Autumn, Spring |
| MEDR902 | Medical Research Methodology | 8 | Autumn, Spring |
| MEDR903 | Ethics in Medical Research | 8 | Autumn, Spring |
| Total | 24 | ||
| School of Nursing | |||
| SNPG918 | Critical Appraisal | 6 | Spring |
| SNPG950 | Reflection on Practice | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG953 | Special Topic in Research | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG915 | Essential Skills for Health Researchers | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Total | 24 | ||
| Students in the School of Nursing are required to attain a minimum of 65 in all four subjects to progress to the research component (thesis). | |||
| School of Biological Sciences | |||
| BIOL993 | Research Project | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring, Summer |
| Plus: | |||
| 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. | |||
| Total | 24 | ||
| School of Chemistry | |||
| 24 credit points of Chemistry 900 level subjects chosen by the research supervisor in support of the intended area of research and approved by the Head of Postgraduate Studies. SCIE912 and RESH900 may be substituted for 12 credit points of this requirement. | |||
| Total | 24 | ||
| School of Earth and Environmental Sciences | |||
| EESC950 | Advanced Topic A | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring, Summer |
| Plus: | |||
| 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. | |||
| Total | 24 | ||
| Australian Institute for Innovative Materials (Biofabrication) | |||
| AIIM900 | Introduction to Additive Biofabrication | 12 | Autumn |
| AIIM901 | Hands-On Practical Learning and Training in Additive Biofabrication | 12 | Autumn |
| Total | 24 | ||
Plus the following elective subject may be taken:
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWP 800 | Global Workplace Practice | 6 | Spring |
For more information, visit the Work Integrated Learning website.
For the research component please choose one of the following subjects:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THES924 | Thesis Full-Time | 24 per session | Autumn, Spring |
| or | |||
| THES912 | Thesis Part-Time | 12 per session | Autumn, Spring |
| Total | 72 | ||
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 Master of Philosophy international students who are from a Non English Speaking Background (NESB).
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au