C04389v1 Master of Philosophy in Medical Biotechnology
University of Technology Sydney
About
The Master of Phillosophy in Medical Biotechnology provides students with a unique opportunity to undertake original research and gain in-depth knowledge in their particular scientific field.
Students have access to staff that are leading researchers and experts in their field.
Undertaking this course allows students to explore their research potential and develop research skills.
This course is designed to provide a scholarship pathway to the PhD program.The course contains a compulsory core of professional subjects relevant to all science disciplines.
The subjects in the core provide a backbone of skills important to a professional scientist;
be they engaged in research, science businesses, industries or government organisations.
These are the skills of communication, critical analysis, project management and innovation and commercialisation.
The professional stream has options for specialised professional skills development and is complemented by medical biotechnology study.The second half of the course comprises a substantial research component, giving students an opportunity to undertake original, cutting-edge research.
For students with suitable achievement levels, this provides a direct pathway to a PhD, and carries points that can be used in the scholarship application process.
Structure
The course requires 96 credit points of study, comprising 32 credit points of core subjects, 16 credit points of professional stream subjects, and a 48-credit-point intensive research component.
This honours component of the course is a research project that extends over the final year and normally takes the form of an experimental, analytical or theoretical investigation. Candidates may also be required to undertake one or more critical reviews of the literature in designated areas and to attend formal classes devoted to advanced coursework. The results of the project are presented in an oral seminar and in a written thesis, both of which are formally assessed.
Course completion requirements
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| STM91283 Core subjects (Science PG) | 32cp |
| STM91287 Professional stream (Science PG) | 16cp |
| STM91286 Medical Biotechnology Thesis | 48cp |
| Total | 96cp |
Course program
The following example shows a typical full-time program.
Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 68109 Advanced Communication Skills in Science | 6cp |
| 91567 Advanced Microscopy and Imaging | 8cp |
| 91570 Experimental and Diagnostic Flow Cytometry | 8cp |
| Select 2 credit points from the following: | 2cp |
| 60105 Ethics in Human Research | |
| 60102 Ethics in Animal Research | |
| 60116 Risk Assessment and Management for Science | |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 60117 Understanding Data and Statistical Design | 6cp |
| 91572 Proteomics | 8cp |
| 91569 Biotechnology Solutions to Infectious Diseases | 8cp |
| Select 2 credit points from the following: | 2cp |
| 60109 Professional Science Document Writing | |
| 60106 Research Proposal Writing | |
| 60116 Risk Assessment and Management for Science | |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 60120 Medical Biotechnology Thesis 1 | 24cp |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 60121 Medical Biotechnology Thesis 2 | 24cp |
Spring commencing, full time
Year 1
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 68109 Advanced Communication Skills in Science | 6cp |
| 91572 Proteomics | 8cp |
| 91569 Biotechnology Solutions to Infectious Diseases | 8cp |
| Select 2 credit points from the following: | 2cp |
| 60116 Risk Assessment and Management for Science | |
| 60106 Research Proposal Writing | |
| 60109 Professional Science Document Writing | |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 60117 Understanding Data and Statistical Design | 6cp |
| 91567 Advanced Microscopy and Imaging | 8cp |
| 91570 Experimental and Diagnostic Flow Cytometry | 8cp |
| Select 2 credit points from the following: | 2cp |
| 60105 Ethics in Human Research | |
| 60102 Ethics in Animal Research | |
| 60116 Risk Assessment and Management for Science | |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 60120 Medical Biotechnology Thesis 1 | 24cp |
Year 3
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 60121 Medical Biotechnology Thesis 2 | 24cp |
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
This program is normally available to students who have commenced in the Master of Medical Biotechnology (Extension) (C04388) or Master of Medical Biotechnology (C04390), and demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and research potential. Admission is via internal course transfer. Prospective students have to complete the supplementary faculty honours admission form and organise a supervisor and project.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
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