Program Overview

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Master of Philosophy - SMAH

The Master of Philosophy within the Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health provides the opportunity for students to pursue independent research in the following disciplines:

• Biological sciences
• Chemistry
• Earth and environmental science
• Health science
• Medicine
• Nursing

Overview

Pursue new knowledge. Become a skilled researcher. Turn your findings into world-changing impact.

Admissions Information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

Entry Requirements

• An Honours degree with 2nd Class Division 2 or higher,
• OR
• A coursework master’s degree with an equivalent average mark of 60+ or a GPA of 2.8 out of 4.

Candidates with a coursework master’s degree or a 4-year Bachelor Honours degree in the same discipline may be granted up to 24 credit points of advanced standing for the coursework component of the Master of Philosophy.

English Language Requirements

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

English Test	Overall Score	Reading	Writing	Listening	Speaking
IELTS Academic	6.5	6.0	6.0	6.0	6.0
TOEFL (Internet-based)	86	18	18	17	17

Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

Workload

As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

Credit for Prior Learning

If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

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Fees

Contact the UOW Future Students team for further information.

Key Dates

• Autumn Session, 2025 at UOW
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
• Spring Session, 2025 at UOW
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session: 28 July - 20 November 2025
• Autumn Session, 2026 at UOW
  • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete. If submitted late, your application may be reviewed for a future session if a decision cannot be made in time for your preferred session.
  • International: 9 December, 2025
  • Domestic (direct): 31 December, 2025
  • Session Details: For more detailed information like enrolment cutoffs and exam periods, see key dates.
    • Orientation: Check your campus details
    • Session start: 2 March, 2026
    • Census date: 31 March, 2026
    • Mid-session recess: 20-24 April, 2026
    • Session end: 25 June, 2026
• Spring Session, 2026 at UOW
  • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete. If submitted late, your application may be reviewed for a future session if a decision cannot be made in time for your preferred session.
  • International: 5 May, 2026
  • Domestic (direct): 31 May, 2026
  • Session Details: For more detailed information like enrolment cutoffs and exam periods, see key dates.
    • Orientation: Check your campus details
    • Session start: 27 July, 2026
    • Census date: 31 August, 2026
    • Mid-session recess: 28 September - 2 October, 2026
    • Session end: 19 November, 2026

Specialisation

• Still deciding
• Biological Sciences
• Chemistry
• Earth and Environmental Sciences
• Health Science
• Medicine
• Nursing

Duration and Delivery

• Duration: 2 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
• Delivery: On Campus

Codes

• UOW: 1354

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