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Overview

An MRes in Health Sciences can be carried out in several disciplines, aligned with the Health Professional Programs in the School of Health Sciences. Disciplines which postgraduate students may undertake research include: Dietetics PharmacyPhysiotherapyExercise Physiology See UNSW Higher Degree Research Learning Outcomes.

Program Structure

Students must complete 96 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Research Specialisation Rule

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Additional Information

If you are considering applying for a Masters by Research at UNSW you will need to make contact with the relevant School or Faculty. This is necessary in order to establish that your research interests and those of the School and Faculty are aligned, and that there is a suitable supervisor for your particular area of research. Prospective students are strongly advised to make contact with potential supervisors before applying for research study at the University.

Please refer to the following web-pages for further information and other research related matters:

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

Program Fees

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