Study Master of Philosophy (Health Sciences) at University of Wollongong in Australia,
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Master of Philosophy (Health Sciences)

Australia

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What will I learn?

The Master of Philosophy (Health Science and Medicine) provides an opportunity for students to pursue independent research in areas including medical science, clinical medicine, clinical behavioural science, public health and medical education. It comprises 24 credit points of coursework and a 72-credit points thesis. Academic units may award advanced standing for the coursework component and will determine the appropriate entry point. We encourage you to identify potential supervisors who match your area of research interest by visiting the UOW Scholars website. We also advise you make contact with a potential supervisor to discuss your project prior to applying for admission.

CRICOS

078345G

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$22,776.00 (US$ 15,010) per year
OSHC (health insurance)-$483

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Wollongong Campus

Northfields Avenue,

Wollongong,

New South Wales,

2500, Illawarra, Australia

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$22,776.00 (US$ 15,010) per year
OSHC (health insurance)-$483

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

March 2027

Venue

Wollongong Campus

Northfields Avenue,

Wollongong,

New South Wales,

2500, Illawarra, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Honours degree with 2nd class Division 2 or higher, coursework Masters with WAM 60+ or GPA of 2.8 out of 4.
Candidates with a Coursework Masters degree or a 4-year Bachelor Honours degree in the same discipline may be granted up to 24 credit points of advanced standing for the coursework component of the Master of Philosophy.
Special Admission Requirements
All applicants for research degrees must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. This proposal should:commence with a statement detailing any previous research or project experience you have undertaken, including if possible a copy of the abstract of such work;
contain, in no more than one additional page, a clearly focussed research proposal for the study you would wish to undertake throughout your registration in the course; and
conclude with a statement of your motivation for wanting to undertake the research course.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Wollongong

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