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Master of Philosophy (Nursing) | 2019
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Philosophy (Nursing), a candidate must successfully complete at least 96 credit points, comprised of 24 credit points of coursework and a 72-credit points' thesis, as detailed below.
Please note, the normal full-time study pattern requires enrolment in 48 credit points of subjects per year in accordance with the table below, for a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 2 years. Part-time study is also available in most cases.
Coursework
All candidates complete one semester (24 credit points) of coursework in the first six months. Between 6-24 credit points must be completed from research training skills subjects offered by the Faculty. All candidates will also complete modules from the suite of seminars and workshops coordinated by the Graduate Research School. Modules which develop thesis writing skills will be emphasised.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Please select 24cp of subjects from the list below in consultation with you Supervisor and Head of Postgraduate Studies for Nursing. | |||
| SNPG950 | Reflection For Practice | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG918 | Critical Appraisal | 6 | Spring |
| SNPG919 | Qualitative Research Skills | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG916 | Applied Analysis in Health Research | 6 | Autumn |
| SNPG915 | Essential Skills for Health Researchers | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG953 | Special Topic in Research | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
In order to progress to the research component, Master of Philosophy (Nursing) candidates must complete the course work research subjects with an average of 65%, including 65% in each research training skills subject. Candidates progressing to the research component will have developed their specific research topic before commencing the research component. Candidates not meeting the progression requirement into Semester 2 may be offered an alternative of transferring into the Graduate Certificate or Master's program dependent on outcomes achieved.
Research
For the research component, candidates 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 | ||
A thesis of 35,000-50,000 words or three papers submitted and/or accepted for publication will be submitted for examination for award of MPhil degree. Two examiners will review the submission and both will be external to UOW.
Rules and procedures for HDR degrees by Thesis are listed in the Course Rules. HDR candidates are urged to be familiar with the Code of Practice - Supervision and General Course Rules governing Thesis and Research Degrees, including the regulations regarding preparation and submission of the thesis. Under the current higher education legislation, it is not possible for candidates in a research degree to exit with a coursework degree. Candidates may transfer between research degrees or cease HDR enrolment and apply for admission to a coursework program as a new course. More information on this is available in the General Course Rules.
International Students
International students may also be able to enrol in one or more of the following subjects with approval from the Supervisor and the Head of Postgraduate Studies of their school.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESH900 | Fundamentals for HDR Writing | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| RESH901 | Fundamentals for HDR Writing | 0 | Autumn, Spring |
RESH900 or RESH901 Fundamentals for HDR Writing is designed for international students who are from a Non-English speaking background to help them with their thesis writing skills in the early stages of their degree.
| 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.
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.
Other Information
For further information please email: smah-students@uow.edu.au