Higher Degree by Research Preliminary (Life and Physical Sciences)
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 overview
- Course title
- Higher Degree by Research Preliminary (Life and Physical Sciences)
- Award abbreviation
- HDR Prelim
- Course code
- 50490
- Course type
- higher degree preliminary
- Status
- current / 2020
- Administered by
- Faculty of Science
- 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
- 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
- postgrad-science@uwa.edu.au
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
Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
The University Policy on: Higher Degree by Research Preliminary Course applies to the Higher Degree by Preliminary course in the Faculty.