2019 Postgraduate Courses
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Master of Philosophy (Electromaterials) | 2019

The Master of Philosophy (Electromaterials) provides unique research training providing a pathway to future PhD studies and also training for future jobs in the energy, manufacturing and health sectors. The course is a world first in the area of electromaterials. Your study will be hands-on – discovering new materials, using cutting-edge characterisation techniques and assembling new materials into electrochemical devices for applications in clean energy, health or advanced manufacturing. You’ll be working with leading, world-renowned researchers in material science through the ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science (ACES) which is hosted at UOW. The course is offered jointly with Deakin university in Victoria and you would carry out collaborative research with supervisors from both Institutions. You’ll choose from a range of exciting research projects – anything from medical bionics to sustainable energy generation, robotic hands to solar water splitting and the next generation of battery designs. For more information on these opportunities also see the relevant page on ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science webpage.

Course Structure

To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Philosophy (Electromaterials), a candidate must successfully complete at least 96 credit points, comprised of 24 credit points of coursework and a 72-credit points' thesis.

Coursework

Coursework component is comprised of the following subjects:  

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
AIIM902 EM1: Electromaterials synthesis and characterisation 6 Autumn
AIIM903 EM2: Electromaterials fabrication and application 6 Autumn
Plus:
12 credit points of subjects chosen by the research supervisor in support of the intended area of research and approved by the Head of Postgraduate Studies.
Total 24

Plus the following elective subject may be taken:

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
GWP 800 Global Workplace Practice 6 Spring
RESH802 Responsible Research 6 Autumn

 *For more information, visit the Work Integrated Learning website

Research

For the research component, students choose one of the following subjects:

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
THES924 Thesis Full Time 24 per session Autumn, Spring
THES912 Thesis Part Time 12 per session Autumn, Spring
Total 72

International Students

RESH900 Fundamentals for HDR Writing is designed to help international Higher Degree Research (HDR) students with their thesis writing skills in the early stages of their degree. Enrolment in this subject is compulsory for all Master of Philosophy international students who are from a Non English Speaking Background (NESB).

Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder

Collaborative Delivery

The Master of Philosophy (Electromaterials) is partially delivered through a collaborative arrangement with Deakin University. Some core units are streamed live between the two University campuses. Research projects are collaborative and will involve supervisors from both Institutions. Students will spent time doing research at both UOW and Deakin, utilising the expertise and state-of-the-art facilities at each. Upon completion of the Master of Philosophy (Electromaterials), students will receive a degree jointly conferred by UOW and Deakin University. Please contact the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health for additional information.

Other Information

For further information please email: smah-students@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 29 October, 2018