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This is the main Masters level research program for postgraduate students studying at The George Institute for Global Health within the Faculty of Medicine. Candidates must demonstrate ability to undertake research by the submission of a thesis embodying the results of an original investigation. See UNSW Higher Degree Research Learning … For more content click the Read More button below. Candidature An approved candidate shall be enrolled in one of the following categories: full-time attendance at the University;part-time attendance at the University; A candidate shall be required to undertake an original investigation or design on an approved topic. The candidate may also be required to undergo such examination and perform such other work as may be prescribed by the Committee. The work shall be carried out under the direction of two or more supervisors appointed in accordance with the HDR Supervision Procedure. The progress of a candidate shall be reviewed annually by the Committee following a report by the candidate, the supervisor and the head of the school and as a result of such review the Committee may cancel enrolment or take such other action as it considers appropriate. A candidate shall be enrolled for a minimum of 96 units of credit (uoc) and up to a maximum of 144uoc. Under the guidance of their supervisory team, the student may complete coursework to develop skills necessary to completion of their research. Up to 18 UOC of courses will be selected from core and elective courses offered at The School of Public Health and Community Medicine.