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Master of Philosophy - Science (MR-PHILSCI) // Course structure
About this course
Contact
Currently enrolled graduate researchers: science-gr@unimelb.edu.au
Future graduate researchers: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-philosophy-science/
Principal Coordinator
Craig Nitschke
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