UWA Handbook 2023

Course overview

Description

This is a qualifying program intended for persons who wish to enrol in a Master of Science degree but do not hold the prerequisite qualification. It comprises a supervised course of advanced study and/or research. Successful completion gives students the eligibility to apply for entry to a research degree course, e.g. Master of Science or PhD.

Course title

Higher Degree by Research Preliminary (Life and Physical Sciences)

Award abbreviation

HDR Prelim

Course code

50490

Course type

Higher degree preliminary

Status

Not available in 2023

Administered by

Graduate Research School

CRICOS code

003627G

Course details

Intake periods

Beginning of year and mid-year

Attendance type

Full- or part-time (Student visa holders should read Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 for more information.)

Credit points required

To be determined in each individual case.

Standard course duration

1 year

Time limit

2 years

Delivery mode

Internal

Locations offered

UWA (Perth)

Domestic fee type

Postgraduate fee-paying/FEE-HELP

Available to international students

Yes. For information on international student fees see 'Student Procedures: Fees'. (Enquiries: https://www.uwa.edu.au/askuwa)

Course Coordinator(s)

Science Student Office

Fees

Visit the fees calculator.

Enquiries and course advice

Course advice

Science Student Office

Senior Adviser (Postgraduate)

6488 7333

[email protected]

Prospective students should see the Future Students website for details on admission requirements, intake periods, fees, availability to international students, careers information etc.

Course structure

The University Policy on: Higher Degree by Research Preliminary Course applies to the Higher Degree by Preliminary course in the Faculty.

See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.

Rules