Master of Philosophy (Pharmacy)

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 conducted at the Sydney Pharmacy School covers a broad spectrum of pharmaceutical and clinical sciences around five key themes:

cancer;

cardiovascular and diabetes;

health services and patient safety;

mental health;

and respiratory diseases.

This course can be studied full or part time and is awarded on the successful examination of a thesis based on original research.Our internationally-renowned researchers are experts in a broad spectrum of pharmaceutical and clinical sciences, including:Some current research topics relate to:Learn more about research at Sydney Pharmacy School.

Admission criteria

You must have completed the requirements for a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or other approved institution, in a subject area related to the proposed course of advanced study and research, with:

• a bachelor's degree with first or upper second class Honours, or a qualification deemed to be equivalent; or
• a result of at least a Credit grade in the highest relevant unit of study.

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