Philosophy

Whether you want to get ahead in your career faster, or improve your knowledge, a Monash postgraduate degree can give you a distinct advantage.

Structure

This course consists of a research and thesis component undertaken in any of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences research areas.

Course requirements

You must, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff:

1. carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the faculty in your chosen discipline for a specified period, including attending and/or presenting at seminars and other related activities as indicated by the faculty

2. submit for assessment a thesis of not more than 20,000 words on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners. Submission of a thesis including published works may be permitted.

Research topics are available in the faculty's research themes, depending on supervision and resource availability.

Qualifications

All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed course of study. See the Section 2.1 of the Graduate Research Handbooks for detailed information.

English requirements

Sound English language skills are required for academic programs at Monash University. See the Section 2.2 of the Graduate Research Handbooks for detailed information.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that students will be able to:

1.

produce a thesis that displays competence in understanding and carrying out research in the field of pharmaceutical science (but with less emphasis on comprehensive knowledge and originality as required in a PhD)

2.

devise a research topic to investigate a particular pharmaceutical science or pharmacy practice research area

3.

identify key research questions that are not too general and ambitious

4.

select and review relevant theory and literature

5.

design a study and choose appropriate methods to investigate the specific research questions

6.

select appropriate modes of analysis

7.

consider ethical issues involved in research

8.

implement, critically appraise or apply research in a particular field

9.

prepare a comprehensive written report that is professionally presented and contains all the required components of a master's thesis, including a bibliography