Overview
This elite intensive research degree in health and (bio-) medical sciences will provide students with the opportunity to pursue and independent investigative research project under the supervision of an academic staff member in the School of Medicine, along with coursework specifically designed to provide relevant skills in research design, communication, integrity and interpretation.
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This course will provide students with a dedicated pathway into PhD programs or into employment where deeper disciplinary knowledge and research skills are required. The research projects that centre on the basis of health and disease span from basic gene discovery and molecular analysis, through to functional genomics and pre-clinical development, to clinical and population studies. This includes in the fields of immunity, infectious diseases, developmental biology, exercise physiology and metabolism, musculoskeletal biology, haematology, cancer, metabolic disease, neuroscience, molecular psychiatry and nanomedicine. Research projects may also be offered in the field of rural and regional medicine, general practice, chronic disease management, public health, medical education, epidemiology, farmer health, medical imaging, surgery and optometry.
Course structure
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To complete the Master of Philosophy you must pass 16 credit points. This includes: DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Meridian University (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period 4 credit points of research training coursework units within the first year of the course, which includes: 3 credit points of core units 1 credit of course elective 12 credit points of research thesis units Most units are equal to one credit point. As a full-time student you will study four credit points per trimester and usually undertake two trimesters per year. Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements.
- Research Interpretation and Integrity
- Units Must pass 12 credit points in: Research Thesis
- or Research Thesis
- And one of: Research Design
- or Biostatistics 1
- or Qualitative Health Research
Intakes
Offered at Riverbend — Trimester 1, for international and domestic students.
Fees
| Audience | Indicative annual tuition | Year |
|---|---|---|
| international | AUD $47,100 | 2026 |
Entry requirements
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Your academic history, work and life experience, and individual circumstances will be considered. Meeting the minimum academic and English language requirements does not guarantee admission, but alternative pathways may be available.
English language requirements
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| Test | Overall | Minimum band | Where this comes from |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | 6.0 | indicative |
| PTE Academic | 58 | 57 | indicative |
| TOEFL iBT | 79 | 78 | indicative |
| OET | 350 | 340 | indicative |
| C1 Advanced | 176 | 175 | indicative |
| CELPIP-General | 8 | 7 | indicative |
| LanguageCert Academic | 50 | 49 | indicative |
| MET | 53 | 52 | indicative |
Scholarships
Meridian International Merit Scholarship · Meridian Pathway Progression Award · Meridian Regional Access Bursary. See all scholarships
Careers
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The Master of Philosophy is specifically designed to provide students from diverse undergraduate backgrounds with an opportunity to expand their knowledge base and become an independent researcher with specialized technical, critical thinking, communication and cognitive skills. These skills are highly sought by many employers, with the course providing students with a dedicated pathway into national and international PhD programs or into careers within academia, industry, medical research as well as government and non-government scientific agencies, both local and global.
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Questions
What is the study load for this course?
You should be able to commit 36 hours a week towards the Master of Philosophy degree. A student is entitled to 20 working days annual leave from candidature on approval by their Principal Supervisor.
Are there participation requirements?
Elective units may be selected that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
When can I start, and where?
The availability of a course varies across locations and intakes. This means that a course offered in Trimester 1 may not be offered in the same location for Trimester 2 or 3. Check each intake for up-to-date information on when and where you can commence your studies.
What does this course cost?
Estimated tuition fee - full-fee paying place $47,100 for 1 yr full-time AUD The estimated tuition fee above is based on a typical first-year full-time enrolment of 8 credit points and is provided as a guide only. Your tuition fees are determined by your course and unit enrolment. Your tuition fees will vary depending on your study load, the course duration, and any approved recognition of prior learning. Learn more about tuition fees for international students.
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