Master of Research (MR-RESMED) // Entry and participation requirements

Entry requirements

• Entry is restricted to international students and is normally by invitation only.
• A 3 year or 4 year bachelors degree with an average of H2A (i.e. 75%) in the final year is required.
• Advanced standing may be approved on a case-by-case basis where an applicant has completed the equivalent of 3 years full-time undergraduate experience as part of a five or six year program (eg. Doctor of Medicine).
• Applicants will be ranked on academic merit and the quality of the previous institution will be taken into this consideration.
• A quota of 20 commencing students per year applies.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this course are articulated in the Course Overview, Objectives and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this course are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support.

All candidates are required to complete the equivalent of at least six months full-time (12 months part-time) advanced study and research at the University unless studying at an outside institution approved by the Research Higher Degrees Committee (RHDC). The RHDC will not approve entirely distance supervision or entirely on-line supervision for research higher degree students.

Throughout their candidature candidates are expected to attend the University in order to benefit from planning, conducting and writing up their research within a University community and environment.
The residency requirement is deemed especially important during the first six months of candidature. During this time the student is expected to interact on a regular basis with the supervisor, the department (including staff and other research students) and the University, so as:

• to build the skills and knowledge necessary to carry out the proposed research program
• to acquire an understanding of the standards and requirements for a research higher degree awarded by the University
• to make use of support programs and facilities provided by the University throughout candidature.

Last updated: 27 February 2025