
Master of Philosophy (Medicine and Health)
Health and welfare
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in the Faculty of Medicine and Health will allow you to pursue innovative research across a range of area. Undertaking a research degree in medicine and health at the University of Sydney is an opportunity to make an impact on individual and community health. This course is for graduates with a Bachelor’s degree with first or upper second-class honors or a Master’s degree with substantial research. It suits those seeking to deepen expertise in a specific field while developing research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters by Research
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Camperdown/Darlington Campus
- NSW
- Course code
- CRICOS 057895G
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Course overview
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in the Faculty of Medicine and Health will allow you to pursue innovative research across a range of area. Undertaking a research degree in medicine and health at the University of Sydney is an opportunity to make an impact on individual and community health. This course is for graduates with a Bachelor’s degree with first or upper second-class honors or a Master’s degree with substantial research. It suits those seeking to deepen expertise in a specific field while developing research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply in plenty of time, and even before completion of their current qualifying degree. In these circumstances, referee reports are essential as part of the application for admission. To apply for a Master of Philosophy, you need to demonstrate sufficient prior research experience and capability. In most cases, to be eligible to apply for a Master of Philosophy you will have: - a bachelors degree with first or upper second class Honours or - a masters degree performed at a high academic standard, and which includes a substantial component of original research, or - an equivalent qualification that demonstrates research experience, excellence and capability. These criteria constitute the minimum requirements for eligibility and do not guarantee admission. Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page. In most cases, to be eligible to apply for a Master of Philosophy you will have: - a bachelors degree with first or upper second class Honours or - a masters degree performed at a high academic standard, and which includes a substantial component of research, or - an equivalent qualification or experience that demonstrates research experience, excellence and capability. These criteria constitute the minimum requirements for eligibility and do not guarantee admission. Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- TOEFL iBTOverall 96L 23 · R 23 · W 25 · S 23
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7L 7 · R 7 · W 7 · S 7
- PTE AcademicOverall 72L 72 · R 72 · W 72 · S 72
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply in plenty of time, and even before completion of their current qualifying degree. In these circumstances, referee reports are essential as part of the application for admission. To apply for a Master of Philosophy, you need to demonstrate sufficient prior research experience and capability. In most cases, to be eligible to apply for a Master of Philosophy you will have: - a bachelors degree with first or upper second class Honours or - a masters degree performed at a high academic standard, and which includes a substantial component of original research, or - an equivalent qualification that demonstrates research experience, excellence and capability. These criteria constitute the minimum requirements for eligibility and do not guarantee admission. Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page. In most cases, to be eligible to apply for a Master of Philosophy you will have: - a bachelors degree with first or upper second class Honours or - a masters degree performed at a high academic standard, and which includes a substantial component of research, or - an equivalent qualification or experience that demonstrates research experience, excellence and capability. These criteria constitute the minimum requirements for eligibility and do not guarantee admission. Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page.
Additional entry requirement
Relevant research preparation and academic record; research proposal and supervisor requirements where applicable; faculty-specific criteria; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | $51,000per year | International students |
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Philosophy (Medicine and Health)sydney.edu.au
- The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
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