2627 Master of Philosophy
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Master of Philosophy (2627) is a 2 years full-time, 0-credit-point, master’s degree (research) course from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, taught at Parkville. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 0
- Duration
- 2 years full time
- 4 years part time
- Campus
- Parkville
- On campus
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
Enrolment in a master's by research degree involves the independent investigation of a research problem that has been formulated by you as the student. It is expected that the research you undertake will make a contribution to the discipline in which you are enrolled by applying, critiquing, analysing or interpreting that knowledge in ways that facilitate pathways for further learning. You will be supported in your research by a supervisory team.
This course provides research opportunities in any of the principal areas of research in the broad fields of pharmaceutical science and pharmacy practice. Project availability is conditional upon the availability of materials, equipment and supervisors. You are advised to consult with a potential supervisor regarding their choice of topic.
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- 1These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes.
- 2
produce a thesis that displays competence in understanding and carrying out research in the field of pharmaceutical science (but with less emphasis on comprehensive knowledge and originality as required in a PhD)
- 3
devise a research topic to investigate a particular pharmaceutical science or pharmacy practice research area
- 4
identify key research questions that are not too general and ambitious
- 5
select and review relevant theory and literature
- 6
design a study and choose appropriate methods to investigate the specific research questions
- 7
select appropriate modes of analysis
- 8
consider ethical issues involved in research
- 9
implement, critically appraise or apply research in a particular field
- 10
prepare a comprehensive written report that is professionally presented and contains all the required components of a master's thesis, including a bibliography
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Enrolment in a master's by research degree involves the independent investigation of a research problem that has been formulated by you as the student. It is expected that the research you undertake will make a contribution to the discipline in which you are enrolled by applying, critiquing, analysing or interpreting that knowledge in ways that facilitate pathways for further learning. You will be supported in your research by a supervisory team.
This course provides research opportunities in any of the principal areas of research in the broad fields of pharmaceutical science and pharmacy practice. Project availability is conditional upon the availability of materials, equipment and supervisors. You are advised to consult with a potential supervisor regarding their choice of topic.
Common questions
How long is Master of Philosophy?
2 years full time, 0 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 0 semesters of full-time study.
Where can I study Master of Philosophy?
At Parkville.
How do I plan my Master of Philosophy units?
Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.