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Master of Philosophy - MDHS (Psychological Sciences) (MR-PHILPSY)
Masters (Research)Year: 2025 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
Contact
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Health Hub
Level 1, Brownless Biomedical Library
The University of Melbourne (Parkville Campus)
Victoria 3010, Australia
Future students: http://mdhs-study.unimelb.edu.au/degrees/master-of-philosophy
Current students: mdhs-gr@unimelb.edu.au
Coordinator
Associate Dean (Research Training)
Overview
Award title | Master of Philosophy |
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Year & campus | 2025 — Parkville |
CRICOS code | 061954M |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Graduate Research |
AQF level | 9 |
Duration | 2 years full-time, or equivalent part-time |
The MPhil is an internationally recognised masters (by research) degree. It is designed for students to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research. The thesis demonstrates a critical application of specialist knowledge and makes an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research.
Commencement periods
- Students may commence the Higher Degree by Research at any time during the year between 1st March and 31 October. Commencement between 1st and 28th February or between 1st and 30th November may be approved subject to approval of the proposed principal supervisor. Commencement in January or December is not permitted.
- Commencement in the degree is subject to prior arrangement with their nominated supervisor and the Learning and Teaching Unit. (Scholarships have separate rules and students should seek approval from Melbourne Scholarships to vary their scholarship commencement).
- Please check with the relevant academic unit prior to making any arrangements for enrolment or travel.
Policies
A range of University policies and procedures apply to Higher Degrees by Research and students should familiarise themselves with these policies via the University of Melbourne Policy Library.
Links to further information
Last updated: 7 November 2024