Transcript PG Application Process

SYDNEY MEDICAL SCHOOL NEPEAN
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENT APPLICATION PROCESS
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 Ethics
http://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
E: [email protected]
SYDNEY MEDICAL SCHOOL NEPEAN
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENT APPLICATION PROCESS
Getting
Started
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 be
your Supervisor
Supervisors
Discuss
Research
Proposal
Two-three pages in length.
Format of a NHMRC/APA
scholarship application.
Write
Research
Proposal
Proposal
Headings
• Contact details
• Work experience eg. any laboratories
worked in & tasks performed
• Technical, professional and academic
qualifications
• Publications
Meet with Supervisors
CV
• 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
SYDNEY MEDICAL SCHOOL NEPEAN
POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENT APPLICATION PROCESS
Application
form
Originals to be sighted & attached to
online form – eg, academic transcripts,
birth certificate/visa, CV, research
proposal, evidence of contact with
supervisor (eg mail).
Student to complete the
University’s online application
form (link from our website
Required
Documentation
Apply
Online
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.
Closing
Dates
Discipline’s Admission Interview
Who: Student, Supervisor & PGC (or deputy PGC)
NB: Application closing dates for
some scholarships may vary.
Check at the University’s website
Discipline’s
Admission
Interview
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.
Student Services, Sydney
Medical School, will email an offer of
candidature to the student.
Reply directly to the Sydney Medical
School.
Why: to evaluate the suitability /feasibility of the
project & supervisory arrangements; to ensure
resources are available.
Where: Nepean Clinical School
Offer
Enrolment
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.