Master of Pathology (thesis and coursework) (92610)

The University of Western Australia

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UWA's admission requirements for some postgraduate courses have changed for Semester 2, 2020 to facilitate student access to study during the COVID-19 situation.

In many cases, these changes may not be extended beyond 2020.

Contact Future Students for more information.This course provides an opportunity for students who have completed a Graduate Diploma in a cognate field to design, conduct, analyse and write up a year long research project relevant to the School of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

Students develop their understanding of the process of research as well as demonstrating competence at each stage of the research process.

Structure

KEY TO AVAILABILITY OF UNITS:
S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2

All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.

Take all units (48 points):

AVAILABILITY UNITCODE UNITNAME UNIT REQUIREMENTS CONTACT HOURS
S1 PATH5113 Research Project Proposal 1 hour per week
S2 PATH5114 Research Communication Prerequisites: PATH5113 Research Project Proposal and either (PATH5115 Research Project Part 1 or PATH5117 Research Project Part 1) Co-requisites: PATH5116 Research Project Part 2 or PATH5118 Research Project Part 2 tutorial/workshops: 1 hour per week
S1 PATH5117 Research Project Part 1 (18 points) Prerequisites: a graduate diploma in a cognate field (as recognised by the Faculty) Co-requisites: PATH5113 Research Project Proposal 24 hours per week
S2 PATH5118 Research Project Part 2 (18 points) Prerequisites: PATH5117 Research Project Part 1 Co-requisites: PATH5114 Research Communication 24 hours per week

See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.

Entry requirements

4. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—

(a) a Graduate Diploma in cognate field, or equivalent, as recognised by UWA;

and

(b) obtained a score that is equivalent to UWA weighted average mark at or above 65 per cent.

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