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Master of Philosophy (Medicine) | 2020
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Philosophy (Medicine), a candidate must successfully complete at least 96 credit points, comprised of 24 credit points of coursework and a 72-credit points' thesis, comprising 40,000 (or equivalent).
Coursework
Please contact Head of Postgraduate Studies for School of Medicine for a list of appropriate Course work subjects to be completed.
The following elective subjects may also be taken:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWP 800 | Global Workplace Practice | 6 | Not available in 2020 |
| RESH802 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
*For more information, visit the Work Integrated Learning website.
Research
For the research component, students choose one of the following subjects:
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THES925 | MPhil Thesis Full Time | 24 | Autumn, Spring |
| THES913 | MPhil Thesis Part Time | 12 | 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).
Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Other Information
For further information please email: smah-students@uow.edu.au