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Postgraduate Research Programmes

Postgraduate research work also may be undertaken in various areas, leading to the award of the following degrees:

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  • Master of Science (M.Sc.)
  • Master of Engineering (M.E.)
  • Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.)
Duration

Ph.D.

Full-time – 3-4 years
Part-time – up to 8 years

M.Sc. and M.E.

Full-time – 1.5 to 2 years
Part-time – 4 years

M.Phil.

Full-time – 1 to 1.5 years
Part-time – 3 years

Designed for

Ph.D., M.Sc. and M.E.

Students with backgrounds in the physical sciences and engineering, including materials science, chemistry, physics, geology, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, mining engineering, and biomedical engineering.

M.Phil.

Students with backgrounds as above plus those from associated areas of relevance:

  • University degrees: architecture, civil engineering and electrical engineering
  • Institution diplomas: art conservation, gemmology and technical programs (TAFE) in metals, ceramics, minerals, manufacturing, etc.
Entry Requirements*

Ph.D., M.Sc. and M.E.

A four-year university degree in a relevant field, as above, preferably with some research experience.

M.Phil.

A four-year university degree or a diploma from a recognised institution, as above.

*Applications outside entry requirement guidelines will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Program Details

Ph.D., M.Sc. and M.E.

  • 100% research
  • No coursework requirements, candidacy or comprehensive examinations, foreign language requirement or oral defence
  • Thesis assessed by written reports from three external examiners
M.Phil.

  • 67% research + 33% coursework
  • Written thesis and 36 Units of Credit coursework components; no other requirements
  • Thesis assessed by oral defence before examination committee
Further information

For more information, please contact Prof CC Sorrell.
 
Contact: Prof CC Sorrell
School of Materials Science and Engineering
The University of New South Wales
Sydney 2052 Australia
Phone +61 2 9385 4421
Fax +61 2 9385 5956
email c.sorrell@unsw.edu.au