University Postgraduate Research Programs > MPhil

• Program Summary
• Program Aims
• Admission Requirements
• Program Structure
• Program Fees
• Enquiries
• Recommended Enrolment Patterns

Key
HECS = Higher Education Loans Scheme
PELS = Postgraduate Education Loans Scheme
RTS = Research Training Scheme
ANZ = Australia and New Zealand Students
INT = International Students

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a University-wide degree undertaken by research over the equivalent of one year of full-time study (eight units).

The normal entry requirement for the Master of Philosophy is a bachelor degree at the level of First Class Honours or Second Class Honours (Division A or B). In some cases, applicants with qualifications that are deemed to be equivalent to the honours awards will be accepted. Normally, all students will be enrolled as provisional students with candidature reviewed after the equivalent of six months of full-time study.

A completed application form together with an outline of the proposed research topic should be forwarded to the Office of Research and Higher Degrees for consideration by the University's Research and Higher Degrees Committee.

This is a research degree with a minimum period of one year for full-time candidature and two years for part-time candidature.

International Students

International students pay tuition fees. For details about international student fees, refer to the Fees and Charges section of this Handbook: http://www.usq.edu.au/handbook/2003/feecharge.html

Fee-Paying Postgraduate Domestic Students and Post-graduate Education Loans Scheme (PELS)

For those Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens and permanent residents of Australia who pay tuition fees, details about postgraduate fees, are in the Fees and Charges section of this Handbook http://www.usq.edu.au/handbook/2003/feecharge.html . Australian citizens and permanent residents of Australia may be able to defer their postgraduate fees through the tax system. For details about this Postgraduate Education Loan Scheme (PELS) refer to the PELS section of this Handbook: http://www.usq.edu.au/handbook/2003/feecharge.html

Research Traing Scheme (RTS)

Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens and permanent residents of Australia may be funded under the Research Training Scheme (RTS). Students so funded do not pay any tuition fees. As there may be limited RTS places available, some students may be required to pay tuition fees. The USQ Office of Research and Higher Degrees will advise students of their eligibility for an RTS place.

If students believe they are eligible to apply for the Master of Philosophy, they should contact the Faculty in which their field of specialisation is located and seek out a supervisor for advice.

Mathematics, Arts, Business, Education or Nursing

Full-time candidates undertaking research in Mathematics, Arts, Business, Education or Nursing should enrol in RES9002 MPhil Studies - Full-Time for each semester of their candidature. This will normally be for a total of two semesters.

Biology, Engineering, Physics or Psychology

Full-time candidates undertaking research in Biology, Engineering, Physics or Psychology should enrol in RES9003 MPhil Studies - Full-Time for each semester of their candidature. This will normally be for a total of two semesters.

Mathematics, Arts, Business, Education or Nursing

Part-time candidates undertaking research in Mathematics, Arts, Business, Education or Nursing should enrol in RES9000 MPhil Studies - Part-Time for each semester of their candidature. This will normally be for a total of four semesters.

Biology, Engineering, Physics or Psychology

Part-time candidates undertaking research in Biology, Engineering, Physics or Psychology should enrol in RES9001 MPhil Studies - Part-Time for each semester of their candidature. This will normally be for a total of four semesters.