Master of Philosophy (Medicine)

The Faculty of Medicine and Health has re-developed the Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy.

From 2021, the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Philosophy will be delivered under one new central name and course code.

Both degrees are now available for application for 2021 commencement.

The new courses will aim to offer greater research flexibility and interdisciplinary learning across all faculty areas of study.

Research at the University of Sydney Medical School embraces health and medical research from fundamental molecular mechanisms through to clinical research and trials;

from public health issues to health policy development.Sydney Medical School is dedicated to improving health through excellence in research, creating new knowledge and fostering innovation.

Our research is focused on both discovery and translating new discoveries into improved healthcare.This course is aimed at those who intend to pursue a career in medical or health research or who wish to gain a competitive edge by demonstrating superior ability and research experience.

It may also be used as a stepping-stone to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).With over 1600 active researchers at the Sydney Medical School, prospective students can choose from a huge number of research projects that are close to their interests and career ambitions and have at their disposal the full range of enabling disciplines across Sydney Medical School.

Research degrees are available for both medical and non-medical graduates.The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is aimed at those who intend to pursue careers in medical or health research or who wish to gain a competitive edge by demonstrating superior ability and research experience.

The MPhil is a research degree in which students undertake supervised research leading to the production of a thesis.The faculty may admit an applicant that has obtained at least a credit in the highest course available in the subject or subjects relevant to the proposed course of advanced study and research.

Full-time MPhil students have a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 2 years to submit a thesis for examination.

Part-time students have a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 4 years to submit.

Admission criteria

Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply in plenty of time, and even before completion of their current qualifying degree. In these circumstances, referee reports are essential as part of the application for admission. To apply for a Master of Philosophy, you need to demonstrate sufficient prior research experience and capability. In most cases, to be eligible to apply for a Master of Philosophy you will have:

• a bachelors degree with first or upper second class Honours or
• a masters degree performed at a high academic standard, and which includes a substantial component of original research, or
• an equivalent qualification that demonstrates research experience, excellence and capability.

These criteria constitute the minimum requirements for eligibility and do not guarantee admission. That remains at the discretion of the Associate Dean (HDR) for a given Faculty.

What you'll study