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Master of Research - Faculty of Science Medicine and Health | 2019
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Research |
Abbreviation: | MRes |
UOW Course Code: | 482 |
CRICOS Code: | 0915122J |
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 (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | Wollongong |
Overview
The Master of Research degree comprises research and research training, requiring students to complete 96 credit points of subjects. The first year comprises of 48 credit points of research training and coursework while the second year comprises a 48 credit point thesis, which is assessed by two external examiners. Academic Units may award advanced standing for the research training and coursework component and will determine the appropriate entry point.
The following specialisations are available in the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health:
- Advanced Materials
- Chemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Nursing
- Medical and Health Sciences
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.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems and concepts and apply established theories to identified discipline areas. | ||||||
| 2 | Understand, in the context of an advanced body of knowledge, recent developments in an identified discipline area. | ||||||
| 3 | With creativity and initiative, plan a substantial piece of research using advanced knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the identified discipline area. | ||||||
| 4 | Communicate effectively, to a range of audiences, coherent and sustained arguments to evaluate and justify the selected research question, research design and interpretation of research results | ||||||
| 5 | Implement a substantial piece of research that shows mastery of, and the capacity for critical reflection on, the application of theoretical knowledge with a high level of personal autonomy, accountability and regards for conventions for research integrity, privacy and integrity issues. | ||||||
| 6 | Disseminate research outcomes to specialist and non-specialist audiences. | ||||||
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Research, a candidate must successfully complete at least 96 credit points, as specified in the chosen area of study.
Areas of Study
Advanced Materials
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Completion of the following three subjects: | |||
| RESH802 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| RESH900 | Fundamentals for HDR Writing* | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| RESH905 | Preliminary Research Project | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| Plus 24 credit points from the Advanced Materials list below | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| RESH909 | Master of Research Thesis: Full Time | 24 | Autumn, Spring |
| RESH908 | Master of Research Thesis: Part- time | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| Advanced Materials Elective List | |||
| AIIM910 | Advanced materials: synthesis and fabrication | 6 | Autumn |
| AIIM911 | Advanced Materials: Devices, Performance and Applications | 6 | Autumn |
| MATL913 | Structural Analysis of Materials | 6 | Autumn |
| PHYS969 | Advanced Electronic Materials | 6 | Spring |
| Or other subjects as approved by the course coordinator | |||
*This subject is compulsory for International Students only.
Chemistry
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Completion of the following three subjects | |||
| RESH802 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| RESH900 | Fundamentals for HDR Writing* | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| RESH905 | Preliminary Research Project | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| Plus 24 credit points from Chemistry the elective list | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| RESH909 | Master of Research Thesis: Full Time | 24 | Autumn, Spring |
| RESH908 | Master of Research Thesis: Part- time | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| Chemistry Elective List | |||
| CHEM910 | Research Skills Training | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring, Spring 2019/Autumn 2019, Summer 2019/2019 |
| CHEM914 | Advanced Analytical Chemistry | 12 | Autumn |
| CHEM919 | Literature Report in Chemistry | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring, Spring 2019/Autumn 2019 |
| CHEM930 | Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry | 12 | Spring |
| CHEM964 | Elucidating Molecular Structure | 12 | Autumn |
| CHEM991 | Intelligent Materials and their Applications | 12 | Spring |
| CHEM992 | Bioinformatics and Biological Chemistry | 12 | Spring |
| CHEM993 | Advanced Organic Synthesis and Reactivity | 12 | Spring |
| CHEM994 | Environmental Chemistry and Climate Change | 12 | Autumn |
*This subject is compulsory for International Students only.
Biological Sciences
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Completion of the following three subjects | |||
| RESH802 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| RESH900 | Fundamentals for HDR Writing* | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| RESH905 | Preliminary Research Project | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| Plus 24 credit points from Biological Sciences the elective list | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| RESH909 | Master of Research Thesis: Full Time | 24 | Autumn, Spring |
| RESH908 | Master of Research Thesis: Part- time | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| Biological Sciences Elective List | |||
| BIOL970 | Advances in Conservation Biology | 12 | Autumn |
| BIOL971 | Advanced Topics in Marine and Terrestrial Ecology | 12 | Spring |
| BIOL972 | Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology | 12 | Autumn |
| BIOL980 | Biotechnology | 12 | Autumn |
| BIOL981 | Molecular Cell Biology | 12 | Autumn |
| BIOL982 | Infection and Immunity | 12 | Spring |
| BIOL984 | Applied Bioinformatics | 12 | Spring |
*This subject is compulsory for International Students only.
Earth and Environmental Sciences
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Completion of the following three subjects | |||
| RESH802 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| RESH900 | Fundamentals for HDR Writing* | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| RESH905 | Preliminary Research Project | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| Plus 24 credit points from the Earth and Environmental Sciences elective list | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| RESH909 | Master of Research Thesis: Full Time | 24 | Autumn, Spring |
| RESH908 | Master of Research Thesis: Part- time | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| Environmental Sciences Elective List | |||
| EESC901 | Advanced Plate Tectonics, Macrotopography and Earth History | 12 | Autumn |
| EESC902 | Advanced Coastal Environments: Processes and Management | 12 | Spring |
| EESC903 | Advanced Fluvial Geomorphology and Sedimentology | 12 | Autumn |
| EESC909 | Dung, Death and Decay: modern scientific methods in archaeology | 12 | Autumn |
| EESC914 | Fundamentals of Spatial Science | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| EESC922 | Advanced Sediments and Fuels | 12 | Spring |
| EESC926 | Advanced Resources and Environments | 12 | Spring |
*This subject is compulsory for International Students only.
Nursing
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Completion of the following three subjects | |||
| RESH802 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| RESH900 | Fundamentals for HDR Writing* | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| RESH905 | Preliminary Research Project | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| Plus 24 credit points from the Nursing elective list | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| RESH909 | Master of Research Thesis: Full Time | 24 | Autumn, Spring |
| RESH908 | Master of Research Thesis: Part- time | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| Nursing Elective List | |||
| SNPG902 | Effective Management in Health | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG903 | Developments in Nursing Care | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG906 | Managing Change - Quality Improvement | 6 | Not offered in this year |
| SNPG915 | Essential Skills for Health Researchers | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG916 | Applied Analysis in Health Research | 6 | Autumn |
| SNPG918 | Critical Appraisal | 6 | Spring |
| SNPG923 | Legal and Professional Issues | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG925 | Effective Leadership in Health | 6 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG927 | Promoting Clinical Excellence | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG932 | Recovery and the Lived Experience of Mental Illness | 6 | Autumn |
| SNPG934 | Informed Practice in Mental Health Nursing | 6 | Autumn |
| SNPG935 | Philosophies of Mental Health Care | 6 | Spring |
| SNPG939 | Psychoactive Substance and Mental Health | 6 | Autumn |
| SNPG950 | Reflection For Practice | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG953 | Special Topic in Research | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG955 | Dementia Care Across Settings | 6 | Autumn |
| SNPG956 | Policy and Practice in the Care of Older People | 6 | Autumn |
| SNPG957 | Rehabilitation: Concepts and Practice | 6 | Spring |
| SNPG958 | Advancements in Dementia Care | 6 | Spring |
| SNPG959 | Tools for Practice Development | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG960 | Facilitation and Education Skills for Practice Development | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
*This subject is compulsory for International Students only.
Medical and Health Sciences
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Completion of the following three subjects | |||
| RESH802 | Responsible Research | 6 | Autumn |
| RESH900 | Fundamentals for HDR Writing* | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| RESH905 | Preliminary Research Project | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| Plus 24 credit points from the Medical and Health Science elective list | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| RESH909 | Master of Research Thesis: Full Time | 24 | Autumn, Spring |
| RESH908 | Master of Research Thesis: Part- time | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| Medical and Health Science Elective List | |||
| RESH803 | MRes Research Proposal | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| MEDI907 | Practicum | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer 2019/2019 |
| MEDI963 | Community and Public Health Nutrition | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDI962 | Research in Human Nutrition | 6 | Autumn |
| MEDI969 | Nutrition in Practice | 6 | Annual, Autumn |
| SMAH801 | Fundamentals of Science Communication | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| SMAH802 | Perspectives in science: A critical appraisal of conspiracy theories | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| SMAH804 | Critical thinking and innovation in Science | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| SMAH910 | Global Perspectives in Science | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| SMAH911 | Current Questions in Global Science | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| Or other subjects as approved by the course coordinator | |||
*This subject is compulsory for International Students only.
Other Information
For further information please email: smah-students@uow.edu.au