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Overview

The Master of Philosophy is a research degree with a coursework component taken over four sessions full-time or equivalent. The research component will lead to a thesis which embodies the result of an original investigation, design or engineering development. A program of advanced study comprising 3 courses (18 UOC) makes … For more content click the Read More button below. Program Structure Streams in this program require students to complete 1 research methods course, 1 or 2 Advanced Disciplinary Knowledge courses, and up to 1 Disciplinary Knowledge Course, with this possibility subject to the approval of the Program Authority. This coursework component of the degree must be completed during the first 2 sessions (full-time equivalent) of a student's enrolment in the program. See UNSW Higher Degree Research Learning Outcomes.

Program Structure
96 Units of Credit:

Students must complete 96 UOC as a standalone program.

Specialisations

Students must complete at least one of the specialisations below.

ENGGBR
72 UOC
Engineering
BIOMBR
72 UOC
Biomedical Engineering
COMPFR
72 UOC
Computer Science and Engineering
CEICFR
72 UOC
Chemical Engineering
FOODIR
72 UOC
Food Science and Technology
CVENBR
72 UOC
Civil & Environmental Engineering
ELECBR
72 UOC
Electrical Engineering
MECHBR
72 UOC
Mechanical Engineering
GMATBR
72 UOC
Geospatial Engineering
MINEGR
72 UOC
Mining Engineering
PETRBR
72 UOC
Petroleum Engineering
SOLADR
72 UOC
Renewable Energy Engineering
SOLAER
72 UOC
Photovoltaic Engineering

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Pathways

Post Graduate

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1010 - Chemical Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1016 - Industrial Chemistry
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1017 - Petroleum Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1031 - Food Science and Technology
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1050 - Mining Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1630 - Civil & Environmental Eng
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1640 - Electrical Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1650 - Computer Science and Eng
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1655 - Photovoltaic Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1662 - Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1710 - Biomedical Engineering

Professional Outcomes

Career Opportunities

Additional Information

For full details of the requirements of a UNSW MPhil, see MPhilpolicy

For further information on policies, procedures and forms, see the Graduate Research website.

Program Fees

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Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)
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