Exceptional research degrees at ANU The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) caters to students with an interest in cutting edge medical research. Culminating in the production of a thesis, this degree has a strong focus on applied clinical research and aims to equip students with high-level laboratory and critical thinking skills. The Australian National University provides research students with a vibrant research community and outstanding program support. When selecting a research program, an institution's reputation is everything. ANU isone of the world's leading universities, and the smart choice for your research program. The major component of a research program is a substantial written work known as a thesis, which investigates a particular subject or issue. As a research student you will work with increased independence, under the direction of an academic supervisor and a supervisory panel of academic staff.
The Master of Philosophy at the ANU Medical School focuses on applied medical and clinical research. There are more than 100 conjoint staff working in The Canberra, Calvary and South East NSW hospitals and surrounding practices who have academic appointments at ANU. One aspect of the program encompasses studies that aim to translate findings from basic science (eg lab bench based study) into the clinic. For more information on areas of active research please view the Medical School website.
Learning Outcomes
critically analyse, synthesise and evaluate information in a specific area of the discipline relevant to their research; formulate a research plan and undertake independent research to address specific research questions that make a substantial contribution to knowledge; formulate a research plan and undertake independent research to address specific research questions that make a substantial contribution to knowledge; implement research methodologies relevant to their research questions; demonstrate technical and/or specialist skills relevant to their research focus; communicate effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences in both written and oral form; demonstrate appropriate collegial and professional behaviour, and safe working practices as required by their specific research focus.
Career Options
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22 July 2024
The Australian National University
Acton Campus,
ACTON,
Australian Capital Territory,
2601, CANBERRA, Australia
To be admitted to the Master of Philosophy program you will be required to have completed at least a three-year Australian degree or equivalent with a result of 70% or above.
You may be granted admission if you can demonstrate that you have a background equivalent to these qualifications.
Academic IELTS overall score of 6.5 with at least 6 in each component of the test; TOEFL internet based test score of 80, with a minimum of 20 in Reading and Writing and 18 in Speaking and Listening; TOEFL paper based test score of 570 with TWE score of 4.5; Cambridge CAE Advanced score of 176 overall with at least 169 in all sub skills; PTE Academic score of Overall 64, minimum score of 55 in each section.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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