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Master of Science (Medical Science)

Effective from 01-JAN-2017 : Code J45

This course is designed to build on specialised undergraduate degrees in medical, biomedical and paramedical sciences. The award comprises two components: course work and production of a research thesis. The coursework component provides instruction in specialised disciplinary knowledge and research skills that assist in the completion of the research thesis. The thesis component allows for in-depth investigation in the student's chosen field, and may include areas such as Huntingtons and Alzheimer's disease, melanoma, evolutionary biology and reproductive biology.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Admission requirements

Meet the published English language standards and:

  • For a 1 year Masters Degree - have completed a Level 8 course in the same discipline; or
  • For a 1.5 year Masters Degree - have completed a Level 7 course in the same discipline; or
  • For a 1.5 year Masters Degree - have completed a Level 8 course in a different discipline; or
  • For a 2 year Masters Degree - have completed a Level 7 course in a different discipline; or
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years appropriate professional experience.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 2 Years
  • Part Time: 4 Years

Course Delivery

  • Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

A/Prof Peter ROBERTS

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MMS5106Thesis Preparation 120
MMS5107Advances in Medical Science 120
RES5115Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches20
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MMS5108Masters Thesis 120
MMS5109Masters Thesis 220
MMS5110Advances in Medical Science 220
Year 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MMS6200Master of Science Thesis

Students are required to continue re-enrolling in the thesis component of their study until the thesis is submitted for examination.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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