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POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENT APPLICATION PROCESS
SYDNEY MEDICAL SCHOOL NEPEAN
The University’s online application process is summarised on the following pages:
Students enrolling in the Master of Philosophy must enrol in a compulsory unit of study at the beginning of their candidature MEDF5005 Health Research Methods and Ethicshttp://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/medicine /postgraduate/research/m_philosophy.shtml
Additional information which Sydney Medical School requires at enrolment:
Identification: a photo ID at enrolment.
NSW Health requirements: Students undertaking study within NSW Health Department facilities will be required to undertake a NSW Health National Police Check, Prohibited Employment Check and fulfill the NSW Health infectious diseases requirements providing evidence on a Vaccination Card.
For further information on National Police Check, please visit the NSW Department of Health website http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/ (type “clinical placement” in the search area).
Enquiries to the Postgraduate Support Officer:
T: (02) 4734-3205
GettingStarted
Supervisors
DiscussResearchProposal
WriteResearchProposal
ProposalHeadings
CV
Refer to the Sydney Medical School Nepean’s website/future students/ postgraduate study by research for information about research degrees.
Inform the PG Support Officer of your interest [email protected]
Clarify if candidature will be full or part time.
Confirm who will beyour Supervisor
Meet with Supervisors
Two-three pages in length.
Format of a NHMRC/APA scholarship application.
• Background• Hypotheses and aims• Research plan• Timeline• Budget/funding for the project (details of
any stipend)• Location of research• Resources required and availability (IT,
computer, desk, laboratory space)• Scholarships applied for and contingency
plans with the supervisor if unsuccessful with your scholarship application
• Contact details• Work experience eg. any laboratories
worked in & tasks performed• Technical, professional and academic
qualifications• Publications
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENT APPLICATION PROCESS
SYDNEY MEDICAL SCHOOL NEPEAN
Applicationform
RequiredDocumentation
ApplyOnline
ClosingDates
Discipline’sAdmissionInterview
Offer
Student to complete the University’s online applicationform (link from our website
Originals to be sighted & attached to online form – eg, academic transcripts,
birth certificate/visa, CV, research proposal, evidence of contact with
supervisor (eg mail).
Submit application online
Local students:31 January for semester 1 intake
30 June for semester 2 intake
International Students:31 October for semester 1 intake
30 April for semester 2 intake.
NB: Application closing dates for some scholarships may vary.
Check at the University’s website
Discipline’s Admission InterviewWho: Student, Supervisor & PGC (or deputy PGC)
Why: to evaluate the suitability /feasibility of the project & supervisory arrangements; to ensure resources are available.
What: Student presents the research proposal (no PowerPoint); PGC provides information about requirements to complete the first year probation.
When: Postgraduate Research Admin Officer organises a suitable date possibly before an offer is made by Student Services but before commencement in February/March.
Where: Nepean Clinical School
Student Services, Sydney Medical School, will email an offer of
candidature to the student.
Reply directly to the Sydney Medical School.
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENT APPLICATION PROCESS
SYDNEY MEDICAL SCHOOL NEPEAN
Enrol in person at the University’s city campus. Venue & time will be3 emailed by Student Services, Sydney Medical School. Check website for Department of Health’s requirements: vaccinations, criminal record check & prohibited employment declaration.
Enrolment
