Master of Philosophy - MDHS (Health Sciences) (MR-PHILHLT) // Course structure
About this course
Coordinator
Associate Dean (Research Training)
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
Course structure
Candidates enrol in a thesis subject for the duration of the course and undertake original research under academic supervision. The research project is designed to be completed in 18 months full-time equivalent with one possible six-month extension to the maximum candidature duration of 2 years.
Course rules
Candidates must:
- satisfy any relevant regulatory requirements, prior to or following commencement as required;
- complete required mandatory training;
- complete specified academic progress requirements;
- spend a minimum of 6 months full-time equivalent study at the University unless otherwise approved by the Pro Vice-Chancellor for graduate research;
- present the results of their research at a completion seminar prior to thesis submission.
Assessment
Award of the degree is based on examination of the thesis.
The thesis is usually a dissertation of 30,000-40,000 words up to a maximum of 50,000 words, inclusive of footnotes but exclusive of tables, maps, bibliographies and appendices. It may incorporate publications, or sections of a publication arising from research undertaken during the course.
Approval of the Pro Vice-Chancellor for graduate research is required to write the thesis in a language other than English or to exceed the maximum word limit.
Refer to the Graduate Research Hub for further information.
Coursework Component
A candidate may be required to supplement their research program by attending or enrolling in additional subjects, if considered necessary by the supervisors. Enrolment in coursework subjects must not exceed one-third of the expected course duration.
Last updated: 27 February 2025