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The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Population Health is a research degree designed to provide research training for candidates aiming to develop competence in research in public health, or who aim to progress to a PhD. Research training is supplemented with coursework to provide in-depth discipline skills and/or skills in … For more content click the Read More button below. The degree of Master of Philosophy may be awarded by the University on the recommendation of the Dean of Graduate Research to a candidate who has met the conditions of award for the degree. Also see UNSW Higher Degree Research Learning Outcomes. The MPhil comprises 24 units of credit (UOC) of coursework selected from the Master of Public Health coursework program, and a thesis of no more than 40,000 words on an approved topic. The thesis should be submitted for examination within 2 years of full-time equivalent study. Location Enrolled candidates are expected to undertake their research at a UNSW affiliated location such as a UNSW campus, teaching hospital, or other research facility of the University. A candidate can apply to spend a period in the field, within another institution or elsewhere away from the University. Work away may require approval by the Faculty Higher Degree Committee (referred to here as ‘the Committee’). Candidature A candidate shall be required to undertake an original investigation on a topic approved by the Committee and 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 by the Committee from the academic staff of the University. A candidate may undertake their enrolment with a part-time or full-time load. Between 18 and 24 Units of Credit of advanced coursework must be passed at first attempt within the first year of enrolment at a level prescribed by the Committee.