Science - 2475
Program Summary
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Contact: http://www.science.unsw.edu.au/
Campus: Sydney
Career: Research
Typical Duration: 1.5 Years 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 12
Max UOC Per Semester: 24
Min UOC For Award: 72
Award(s):
Master of Philosophy (Research)
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Program Description
This program involves a minimum of 1.5 years full-time study. Students undertake supervised research leading to the production of the thesis.
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
The objectives of the MPhil program, with respect to Science, are:
- to provide advanced knowledge within scientific discipline(s) beyond that obtained in undergraduate programs
- to develop competence in the conduct of research, within the framework of Science
- to provide opportunities for the design of discipline-based research projects that meet the needs and interests of individuals
- to provide an alternative to the honours program for students who have previously completed a BSc and wish to proceed to a research degree.
- to provide an alternate to the MSc (by research) as a precursor to undertaking (or transferring into) a PhD program.
Program Structure
This program involves a minimum of 1.5 years full-time study. Students undertake supervised research leading to the production of the thesis.
Academic Rules
Please refer to the Conditions for Award of Degrees - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Fees
For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website: https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html
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