Master of Science - Research
Testamur Title of Degree:
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Master of Science -Research
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Abbreviation:
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MSc-Res
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Home Faculty:
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Health and Behavioural Sciences
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Duration:
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1.5 years full-time
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Total Credit Points:
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72
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Delivery Mode:
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Day
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Starting Session(s):
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Autumn or Spring
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Location:
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Wollongong
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UOW Course Code:
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1304
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CRICOS Code:
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042633G
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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 the schools 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 6.5, with a level of 6 in reading, writing, 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, as well as complete a 48 credit point major thesis.
In the 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)
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Subjects (by year)
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Session
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Credit Points
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GHMA906
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Research Project
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Autumn/ Spring/ Annual
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8
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GHMA913
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Special Topics
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Autumn/ Spring/ Annual
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8
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GHMA909
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Practicum
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Autumn/ Spring/ Annual
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8
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THES924
THES912
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Thesis for full-time students
Thesis for part-time students
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Annual
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48
24
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Course Program (Public Health)
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Subjects (by year)
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Session
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Credit Points
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GHMD983
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Statistics in Health Research
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Spring
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6
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GHMD904
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Epidemiology
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Spring
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6
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GHMD984
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Health Research Methodology
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Spring
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6
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THES924
THES912
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Thesis for full-time students
Thesis for part-time students
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Annual
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48
24
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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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