300549 v.3 Master of Philosophy (Chemical Engineering)

MPhil(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 061495M
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years

Introduction

This research course develops through the conduct of a supervised research project the ability of a suitably qualified candidate to contribute to the knowledge and practice of engineering. At the completion of the assigned project the candidate submits awritten thesis presenting the results of their work and discussing the significance for the pertinent field of engineering. The thesis is examined according to the University's Regulations for the Degree of Master (by research) (refer to General Information section).

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A recognised Bachelor of Engineering degree at honours level. Applications will be considered from other well qualified graduates able to present acceptable evidence of their ability to undertake research projects. In such cases, admission may be subjectto successful completion of a prescribed qualifying program.

Duration and Availability

The course is by research and normally requires one to two years of full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

The topic for the research project is assigned to the candidate after consultation with the Head of Department. Students who are admitted subject to successful completion of a qualifying program enrol in one or both of the Master Qualifying Program unitsand undertake a specified program of study. On successful completion, students will qualify to proceed with the formal master program. Failure to attain a satisfactory standard in the qualifying units will render a student ineligible for re-enrolment in the master program.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Special Note

It is a requirement that two-thirds of this course is undertaken by research and only one-third by coursework. Students should not enrol in this research course to receive the Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical Engineering but rather have undertaken it as a requisite for admission.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
Majors, Streams or Other Core Components
99005	v.2		Master Thesis - Chemical Engineering

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal
2009	Bentley Campus	Research Term 1	Y
2009	Bentley Campus	Research Term 1	Y
2009	Bentley Campus	Research Term 2	Y
2009	Bentley Campus	Research Term 2	Y
2009	Miri Sarawak Campus	Research Term 1	Y
2009	Miri Sarawak Campus	Research Term 2	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.