Master of Science - Research
Overview
The Master of Science (Research) provides the opportunity
to pursue independent research in fields including biomedical
science, exercise science, exercise rehabilitation, nutrition
and dietetics, and public health. Students should consult
the information under the Doctor of Philosophy for information
about each department’s research areas.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Normally students must have an honours degree of at least
four years duration of Class II, Division 2 standard in a
relevant discipline. International students are required to
have achieved an IELTS score of 6, with a level of 6 in reading
and writing, and 5 in speaking and listening.
Advanced Standing
Advanced standing for the coursework component may be granted
to those who have completed an appropriate Bachelor (Honours)
Degree.
Course Requirements
All candidates for this program must present a research seminar
in each enrolled year, take part in a research proposal and
defence process, and submit a written research thesis.
Students entering the program with an Honours Bachelor degree
with at least Class II, Division 2 are required to complete
a research thesis to the value of 48 credit points.
Students who do not have an Honours Bachelor degree with
at least Class II, Division 2 must complete 24 credit points
of coursework research methodology and as well as complete
a 48 credit point major thesis.
In The Graduate School of Public Health program, a detailed
research proposal must be submitted for examination at about
one third of the duration of the candidature. This examination
must be passed successfully for the candidature to be allowed
to continue.
Course Program (Biomedical Science)
Course Program (Public Health)
| Subject |
|
Credit Points |
| GHMD983 |
Statistics in Health Research |
6 |
| GHMD904 |
Epidemiology |
6 |
| GHMD984 |
Health Research Methodology |
6 |
| GHMD907 |
Independent Study |
6 |
| THES924 |
for full-time students or |
48 |
| THES912 |
for part-time students |
24 |
Professional Recognition
Master of Science (Research) is recognised as an entry qualification
for a PhD program in most disciplines in Australia and other
countries.
Master of Science - Research (Psychology)
Overview
The Master of Science (Research) provides the opportunity
to pursue research in psychology. Students should consult
the information under the Doctor of Philosophy for information
about the department’s research areas.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Students must have an honours degree of at least four years
duration of Class II, Division 2 standard in a relevant discipline.
It is possible to admit only a limited number of students
each year. If the number of applicants exceeds the quota,
admission will be based on academic qualifications.
International students are required to have achieved an IELTS
score of 6, with a level of 6 in reading and writing, and
5 in speaking and listening.
Course Requirements
All candidates for this program must present a research seminar
in each enrolled year, take part in a research proposal and
defence process, and submit a written research thesis.
Students entering the program with an Honours Bachelor degree
with at least Class II, Division 2 are required to complete
a research thesis to the value of 48 credit points.
Students who do not have an Honours Bachelor degree with
at least Class II, Division 2 must complete 24 credit points
of coursework, research methodology and as well as complete
a 48 credit point major thesis.
| Subject |
|
Credit Points |
| GHMA946 |
Research Project A |
8 |
| GHMA947 |
Research Project B |
16 |
| THES924 |
for full-time students or |
48 |
| THES912 |
for part-time students |
24 |
Professional Recognition
Master of Science (Research) is recognised as an entry qualification
for a PhD program in most disciplines in Australia and other
countries.
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