Master of Medicine / Master of Philosophy
Overview
The Master of Philosophy is a research degree aimed at those who intend to pursue research careers in oral health or a related field or who wish to upgrade their qualifications to give them a competitive edge in their employment by demonstrating superior ability and some research experience. It may also be used as a stepping stone to commencing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
During this degree, students undertake supervised research leading to the production of a thesis. Students may be required to attend classes or undertake coursework units of study, and the thesis is the only or major examinable assessment requirement for the degree.
Master of Science in Medicine/Master of Philosophy
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2019, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Honesty in Coursework Policy 2015 and the Academic Honesty Procedures 2016. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies
Course Resolutions
1 Course codes
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Code |
Course title |
|---|---|
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MAMEDPHL-01 |
Master of Medicine/Master of Philosophy |
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MASCMPHL-01 |
Master of Science in Medicine/Master of Philosophy |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Master's type
0.
The master's degrees in these resolutions are professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Rule.
4 Streams
(1)
the Master of Medicine and Master of Science in Medicine are available in the following streams:
(2)
All of the degrees within this course shall be awarded in the stream in which the candidate enrols. The testamur for the degree shall specify the stream.
5 Admission to candidature
(1)
These double degrees are only available to international students and places will be offered to qualified applicants according to the following admissions criteria. In exceptional circumstances the Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the School, have qualifications, evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.
(1)
Domestic applicants should apply for admission to Master of Medicine (stream) or Master of Science in Medicine (stream) and/or Master of Philosophy.
(b)
Admission to candidature will be conditional upon the appointment of an appropriate supervisor and associate supervisor.
(a)
a bachelor degree with honours in a health or science-related discipline from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or
(b)
a bachelor degree plus a postgraduate degree in a health or science-related discipline from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or
(c)
a pass bachelor degree in a health or science-related discipline from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification plus a minimum of 12 months relevant work experience.
(d)
Admission to candidature will be conditional upon the appointment of an appropriate supervisor and associate supervisor.
6 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the courses are set out in Stream specific Table of Units of Study.
(a)
fulfil the requirements for the award of the Master of Medicine or Master of Science in Medicine with a minimum credit average; and
(b)
fulfil the requirements for award of the Master of Philosophy and enrol in a minimum of 48 credit points of research units of study. The requirement to undertake a 6 credit point Research Methods unit of study in the Master of Philosophy will be waived for candidates in the double degree.
7 Course Transfer
(1)
Once a candidate of the Master of Medicine/Master of Philosophy, or Master of Science in Medicine Master of Philosophy, has successfully completed the coursework requirements the candidate may abandon the double degree and elect to be awarded the single degree of Master of Medicine or Master of Science in Medicine in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree.
(2)
Once a candidate of the Master of Medicine/Master of Philosophy, or Master of Science in Medicine Master of Philosophy, has successfully completed the coursework requirements the candidate may abandon the double degree and may apply to transfer to the Doctor of Philosophy with credit.
8 Transitional Provisions
(1)
These resolutions apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2019 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2019 who formally elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2019 will complete the requirements for their candidature in accordance with the resolutions and course rules in force at the time of their commencement, provided that those requirements are completed by 1 January 2020. The School may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.