Overview
The Master of Philosophy provides specialised research training for students preparing for a career in academia, government and industry; and to provide practising engineers with the means to increase their knowledge and upgrade their qualifications.
The Master of Philosophy comprises 24 credit points of coursework and a 72 credit point … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Delivery
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Course structure
Students are to complete 24 credit points of coursework before proceeding to the 72 credit point thesis component. The coursework component of the degree, which must be completed before the research thesis, will include 24 credit points of 400/900 level subjects, approved by the Head of School and the Head of Postgraduate Studies.
Course work subjects are to be selected in consultation with the Head of Postgraduate Studies and the Head of School.
International students should complete Fundamentals for HDR Writing (RESH900) as part of their coursework component, unless waived by the Head of Postgraduate Studies.
96 Credit points
Coursework Component24 Credit points
Thesis72 Credit points
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 the course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
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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;
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Demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and critically reflect on, synthesise and evaluate complex information, problems, concepts, and theories;
3.
Communicate a coherent and sustained argument, explaining and disseminating research results and conclusions to peers and to the community;
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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.
Professional recognition / accreditation
Australasian College of Physical Scientists and Engineers in Medicine. (ACPSEM)
Pathways and nested qualifications
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