Master of Philosophy (Medical and Molecular Sciences)

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The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) offers postgraduate research supervision on a smaller scale than the PhD, towards which it can provide a pathway.

Campus

Townsville; Cairns

Start dates

January, July

Duration

2 years full time
Part time available

Study mode

On campus

Course overview

The Master of Philosophy (Medical and Molecular Sciences) is a research degree designed for graduates from medical sciences and related disciplines who wish to pioneer new knowledge and present the culmination of their research via a thesis.

You will do an integrated research project that culminates in the submission of a thesis and demonstrates the capacity for critical analysis and original research.

Research areas within James Cook University include:

Biochemistry
Cell biology
Chemistry
Immunology and epidemiology
Medical science
Microbiology
Parasitology
Pathology
Pharmacology

This is a two year full-time program offered both on and off campus.

Your research topic

You need to discuss your proposed research topic with an appropriate research supervisor.

To look for an appropriate supervisor, use the Find a Supervisor service from the Graduate Research School.

How to apply

As a guide, you will need to have completed one of the following:

• A Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class, Division B (Honours) in a degree program that included a total of at least a 0.5 semester of supervised project work, the results of which contributed to the Honours grade

• A postgraduate qualification, which included: (a) supervised research component(s) of at least 0.5 semester (or equivalent) and resulted in the production of output(s) graded at the equivalent of Credit of better, and (b) at least one research methods subject;

• A Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Research Methods with a Grade Point Average of Credit or above in addition to a Bachelor’s degree. Visit the Graduate Research School Prospective Students website for more information, and then: Complete an online application by clicking on the link below.

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Subjects

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

RM7001:03 Planning the Research: Masters Candidates

RM7002:03 Situating the Research: Masters Candidates

MR7016 :00 Master of Philosophy Research Thesis (Medical and Molecular Sciences)

Pathway into course

Please contact the Graduate Research School for details about pathways into this course.

Handbook

Master of Philosophy [Medical and Molecular Sciences]

Course code	111603
Course type	Masters by Research (AQF level 9)
Division	Tropical Health and Medicine

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites

Requirements for admission can be found at HDR Degree Requirements

Minimum English language proficiency requirements

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.

JCU scholarship applicants require Band 3a

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

EFTSL to complete (equivalent full-time student load)

2 EFTSL

Course learning outcomes

Graduates of a Masters Degree (Research) will have:

Knowledge:

A body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in one or more disciplines
Advanced knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the field of work or learning.

Skills

Cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and its application
Cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice
Cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level
Cognitive and technical skills to design, use and evaluate research and research methods
Communication and technical skills to present a coherent and sustained argument and to disseminate research results to specialist and non-specialist audiences
Technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse, theorise and disseminate research that makes a contribution to knowledge.

Graduates of a Masters Degree (Research) will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills:

With creativity and initiative to new situations and/or for further learning
With high level personal autonomy and accountability
To plan and execute a substantial piece of research.

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

RM7001:03 Planning the Research: Masters Candidates

RM7002:03 Situating the Research: Masters Candidates

MR7016 :00 Master of Philosophy Research Thesis (Medical and Molecular Sciences)

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Cairns	Disciplines are dependent on availability of appropriate Advisors
Townsville	Disciplines are dependent on availability of appropriate Advisors

Candidature

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

Progression

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
Professional accreditation requirements	Nil

Award Details

Award title	MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY
Approved abbreviation	MPhil
Inclusion of field of research on testamur	The field of research shall not appear on the testamur (the course, subject and thesis title appear on the testamur)
Exit with a lesser award	Candidates who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed the appropriate subjects, may be eligible for a Graduate Certificate

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