Master of Philosophy (Biomedical Sciences)

The Master of Philosophy aims to expand knowledge beyond the undergraduate honours or postgraduate diploma level, culminating in a research thesis. Upon completion of a master by research degree, you may apply to be considered for entry into a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program.

• demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on that knowledge and its application
• investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice
• generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level
• design, use and evaluate research and research methods
• communicate and present a coherent and sustained argument and to disseminate research concepts, plans and results to the general community, peers and national and international research community
• design, evaluate, implement, analyse, theorise and disseminate research that makes an original contribution to knowledge