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Overview

The Master of Public Health (Research) (MPH(Res)) is designed primarily as training in advanced work. Candidates must demonstrate ability to undertake research by the submission of a thesis embodying the results of an original investigation or design. Candidates must have at least three years experience of in health services. The … 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;external - not in regular attendance at the University and using research facilities external to 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 a supervisor appointed from the full-time members of the University staff. 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 144 UOC.

The degree of Master of Public Health (Research) may be awarded by the Council on the recommendation of the Higher Degree Committee of the appropriate faculty (hereinafter referred to as the Committee) to a candidate who has demonstrated ability to undertake research by the submission of a thesis embodying the results of an original investigation or design. See UNSW Higher Degree Research Learning Outcomes.

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;
external - not in regular attendance at the University and using research facilities external to 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 a supervisor appointed from the full-time members of the University staff.

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 144 UOC.

Program Structure

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

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

A candidate for the degree shall:

(a) Have an MBBS or other medical degree (including such qualifications from another country), or

(b) Have been awarded the degree of Bachelor, and have relevant experience.

In addition to (a) or (b), the candidate must have support from the proposed supervisor and the relevant Head of School.

For further information, see the Admission to Higher Degree Research Programs Procedure.

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