MR-GMED v.1 Master of Philosophy (Medicine)
MPhil(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 0100977
Registered full-time Duration:
2 Years
Course Overview
This research-based higher degree develops research skills and advances knowledge.
Career Opportunities
The skills, experience and publications gained during the Master of Philosophy is useful for those applying for specialist training posts, academic roles or posts including a research component. For those interested in research as part of their future medical career this Master of Philosophy will provide a valuable stepping stone.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.
Course Overview Note
This is a 100% research-based course.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants for a Master by Research are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://research.curtin.edu.au/postgraduate-research/future-research-students/entry-requirements/. Applicants who are admitted into an end-on Honours degree at Curtin, but who are yet to be awarded their Honours are eligible for entry. Applicants must achieve a result for their Bachelor Honours of first or upper second class. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met. Upon entry, applicants will forgo their Honours qualification for credit towards their Master degree. Their Honours remains an exit award for the Master degree.
This course is available to applicants with the following qualifications: Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine (level 9) graduates and MD (level 9) graduates. Also eligible are graduates of Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) (level 8), or a Bachelor of Science (Honours) or equivalent that is relevant to medical sciences, or completed a relevant Bachelor and completed a diploma or equivalent. Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (level 7 double degree) or relevant Bachelor of Science course or equivalent completed with superior performance together with relevant work or research experience. The specific level of achievement is dictated by the Graduate Research School. All applicants will be interviewed prior to admission.
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au/non-school-leavers/rpl.cfm
Applications for Credit for Recognised Learning are not considered within this course.
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to Doctoral degrees. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au
Course Organisation
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. Demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on that knowledge and its application
2. Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice
3. Generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level
4. Design, use and evaluate research and research methods
5. Present a coherent and sustained argument and to disseminate research concepts, plans and results to the general community, peers, and the national and international research community
6. Design, evaluate, implement, analyse, theorise and disseminate research that makes an original contribution to knowledge and/or professional practice.
Duration and Availability
The duration of the course is one or two years full-time and up to four years part-time.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Bentley Perth Campus | Research Term 1 | Y | ||||
| 2021 | Bentley Perth Campus | Research Term 2 | Y | ||||
| 2022 | Bentley Perth Campus | Research Term 1 | Y | ||||
| 2022 | Bentley Perth 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.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||||
| GMED6010 | v.1 | Master Thesis - Medicine | |||
Further Information
Course Structure Disclaimer
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International students
International students studying in Australia on a student visa can only study full-time and there are also specific entry requirements that must be met. As some information contained in this publication may not be applicable to international students, refer to international.curtin.edu.au for further information. Australian citizens, permanent residents and international students studying outside Australia may have the choice of full-time, part-time and external study, depending on course availability and in-country requirements.
