Master of Philosophy (Natural and Physical Sciences)

Information valid for students commencing in 2014.

Course Code	110103
Version	1
Course Type	Masters by Research (AQF level 9)
Faculty	Science and Engineering

Award Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Requirements for admission can be found at HDR Degree Requirements
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements	Students of non-English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule I of the JCU Admissions policy.
Additional selection requirements	Nil
Special admission requirements	Nil

EFTSL to complete (equivalent full-time student load)	2 EFTSL
Additional course rules	Nil
Additional completion requirements	Nil

RM7001:03 Planning the Research: Masters Candidates

RM7002:03 Situating the Research: Masters Candidates

MR7001:00 Master of Philosophy Research Thesis (Natural and Physical Sciences)

Expected time to complete	2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	4.5 years
Maximum leave of absence	6 months

Supervising body	Research Education Sub-Committee (RESC)
Confirmation of candidature	See HDR Degree Requirements
Supervision	See HDR Degree Requirements
Progression	See HDR Degree Requirements
Subsumption of coursework subjects	Subsumption permitted
Maximum credit points of coursework subjects	15 credit points of non-core coursework subjects
Allowed coursework subjects	As approved by the Dean, Graduate Research School
Advanced standing	Not eligible
Accreditation requirements	Nil

Inclusion of field of study on testamur	The field of research shall not appear on the testamur
Exit with lesser award	Candidates who exit the course prior to completion and have completed the appropriate subjects may be eligible for a Graduate Certificate