Master of Philosophy (Medical and Molecular Sciences)

Courses

Courses Australian courses Master of Philosophy (Medical and Molecular Sciences)

Apply now

Master of Philosophy (Medical and Molecular Sciences)

APPLY NOW ENQUIRE NOW

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

Attendance mode

Internal

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.

JCU research areas include:

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

Your research topic

Applicants need to discuss their proposed research topic with an appropriate research advisor. To identify an appropriate advisor, use the Find an Advisor service from the Graduate Research School.

How to apply

Visit the Graduate Research School Prospective Students website for more information, and then complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.

Pathway into course

The Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma of Research Methods gives you the formal research training you need to enter a professional research degree at JCU’s Graduate Research School.

Handbook

Master of Philosophy (Medical and Molecular Sciences)

Handbook year	2020
Course code	111603
Course type	Masters by Research (AQF level 9)
Division	Division of 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.

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
Credit	Nil
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

Call JCU Call us toll free 1800 246 446

Online enquiries Book tour

This website is intended as general guide. Prospective students should contact the university to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses. James Cook University reserves the right to alter any course or admission requirement without prior notice.