Master of Philosophy (Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences)

Course Details

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a university wide master by research degree. In the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences the MPhil may be undertaken in the principal areas of research offered by the faculty. Students will be required to conduct a prescribed program of research under direct supervision of a member of the academic staff. The supervisor, in consultation with the candidate, is responsible for developing the research program to be followed by the candidate and for reporting at regular intervals on the candidates progress. The MPhil requires the candidate to submit a thesis which may include published work directly relevant to the argument of the thesis, provided such work has been written during the period of candidature and has not been presented for any other degree or diploma at this university of any other institution.

Qualification: Master Degree (By Coursework)

Course structure: This course consists of a research and thesis component.; Areas of research.; This course may be undertaken in any of the areas of research offered by the faculty.; Course requirements.; You must, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff:.; carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the faculty in your chosen discipline for a specified period, including attending and/or presenting at seminars and other related activities as indicated by the faculty.; , submit for assessment a thesis of not more than 35,000 words on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners. Submission of a thesis including published works may be permitted.