Master of Philosophy in the Sydney Pharmacy School
The degree may be taken on either a full-time or part-time basis. The minimum period of candidature will be one year with a maximum of two years for students enrolled on a full-time basis. For students enrolled on a part-time basis, the minimum period of candidature is two years, and four years maximum.
Candidates complete a 6 credit point unit of study on research methods plus courses or units of study which may be prescribed by the head of the discipline. You will carry out supervised research on a topic approved by the faculty on the recommendation of the postgraduate coordinator and write a thesis embodying the results of this research that passes examination. The degree is awarded on the successful examination of a thesis based on original research.
Master of Philosophy
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the Resolutions of the Faculty of Pharmacy, The University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011 and the Research Code of Conduct 2013. The latest versions of all such documents are available from the Policy Register: sydney.edu.au/policies.
Part 2: Admission requirements
2 Eligibility for admission to candidature
(1)
To be eligible to be admitted to candidature by the Dean or Associate Dean, an applicant must hold or 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:
(2)
The Dean or Associate Dean may admit to candidature an applicant who does not meet the requirements of sub-clause (1), provided that the applicant holds a qualification or qualifications that, in the opinion of the Board of Postgraduate Studies are equivalent to those prescribed in sub-clause (1).
3 Application for admission to candidature
(b)
a proposed course of research and advanced study, approved by the Postgraduate Coordinator in which the work is to be undertaken; and
(c)
a statement certifying the applicant's understanding that, subject to the HDR Rule, if the candidature is successful, his or her thesis will be lodged with the University Librarian and made available for immediate public use.
(2)
In addition, an applicant for admission to part-time candidature must submit a statement that he or she will have sufficient time available to complete the requirements of the degree in accordance with these resolutions.
4 Credit transfer
Part 3: Candidature
5 Appointment of supervisor
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The Chair of the Board of Postgraduate Studies, on the recommendation of the Postgraduate Coordinator, will appoint a supervisor and associate supervisor for each candidate in accordance with the HDR Rule and Academic Board policies for postgraduate research higher degree supervision.
6 Control of candidature
7 Location of candidature and attendance
Part 5: Enrolment and progression
10 Probation
(1)
A candidate is normally accepted for candidature on a probationary basis for a period not exceeding one year according to the provisions of the HDR Rule.
(a)
complete a 6 credit point research methods unit of study as required by the postgraduate coordinator;
(b)
develop and present a refined research proposal to the satisfaction of the supervisor and postgraduate coordinator;
11 Time limits, earliest and latest submission dates
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The HDR Rule specifies the allowable completion times and submission dates available for full- and part-time candidates in this course.
12 Mode of attendance
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The attendance pattern for this course is full-time or part-time according to candidate choice but is subject to approval by the Board of Postgraduate Studies.
13 Discontinuation of candidature
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A candidate may discontinue enrolment in a unit of study or the degree subject to the conditions specified by the HDR Rule.
14 Suspension of candidature
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A candidate may suspend enrolment from the degree subject to the conditions specified by the HDR Rule.
15 Leave of absence
0.
A candidate may take leave of absence from the degree subject to the conditions specified by the HDR Rule.
16 Progress
Part 6: Examination
17 Form of the thesis
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A candidate must ensure that the thesis prepared for examination is typewritten and bound according to the Academic Board resolutions of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
18 Examination of the thesis
(1)
Examination of the thesis will be conducted in general accordance with standards prescribed by Academic Board for the Doctor of Philosophy, except that:
(b)
two examiners will be appointed by the Faculty, at least one of whom shall be external to the University and not a clinical academic title-holder of the Faculty; and
19 Award of the degree
Part 7: Other
20 Transitional provisions
(1)
These course resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January 2017.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2017 shall complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed within the time limits specified in those resolutions. The Dean or Associate Dean may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.
| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
|---|---|---|---|
Master of Philosophy (Pharmacy) |
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| PHAR6000 Research Methods |
6 |
Email and Internet access is strongly recommended. Students will be required to access materials online via eLearning. |
Semester 1 |
Master of Philosophy (Pharmacy)
PHAR6000 Research Methods
Credit points: 6 Teacher/Coordinator: Prof Lisa Bero Session: Semester 1 Classes: 1x1hr seminar/week, 2x2hr workshops/week Assessment: Oral presentation - critical appraisal of journal article (10%), progress reports on meeting with supervisor (10%), seminar attendance (5%), research project protocol - oral presentation (15%) and written report (40%), data management assignment - statistics (10%), and supervisor's feedback (10%). Mode of delivery: Normal (lecture/lab/tutorial) day
Note: Email and Internet access is strongly recommended. Students will be required to access materials online via eLearning.
The Research Methods unit of study prepares students for postgraduate studies. Generic research skills are developed through coursework, assignments, reports and presentations. The Unit of Study covers topics such as framing a research question, conducting systematic reviews, critical appraisal of research studies, study design and protocol development, data management, scientific writing and publication, presentations, basic statistics and other topics necessary for candidates to successfully complete the Master of Philosophy.
Textbooks
Recommended readings will be provided during each lecture.