Department of Pharmacology

Research Higher Degree Studies

Future Students

Current Students

 

 

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Research Higher Degrees in Pharmacology

Upon completion of the BSc(Hons) degree students achieving high grades may be accepted to undertake postgraduate studies toward the MPhil (two year study) or PhD (three years study) degrees. Candidates for these degrees may also be graduates of Science or Medicine from other Universities in Australia and overseas. The student conducts research in the laboratory of a member of the Academic staff and becomes a member of the research team.

Students regularly report the results of their research to their supervisory panel, departmental seminars and national and international scientific conferences. Assessment is based on the presentation of a major thesis which is assessed by local and overseas experts in the field of research.

The Department provides a desk, computing facilities, internet access, photocopying, etc. Support is
provided to assist students to present the results of their research at National and International conferences.

After presentations at International conferences students submit a report describing their experience.
A normal prerequisite for undertaking studies at this level is financial support in the form of a scholarship, for example from the University, Government or organisations that support research.

Further information on application procedures and scholarships may be found at the School of Graduate Studies website.

For more information on undergoing a postgraduate degree in Pharmacology contact Research Higher Degree Coordinator Associate Professor Christine Wright.

 

How to apply for a Research Higher Degree

When you are applying for graduate research at Melbourne, completing the application form is actually one of the final steps in the process. Before you start, you need to:

Identify your research interests and potential supervisors

and

Make a supervision enquiry

Then you are ready to:

Complete the application form ***The university is moving to a paper-based graduate research degree application process in July 2011.  Applicants who are unable to submit a complete application with all supporting documents using eApplication before 30 June should wait and submit their applications after the new process opens in July.  More information on the new process will be available soon at http://www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/applications/research

Some helpful tips:

  1. Visit the School of Graduate Research website (www.gradresearch.unimelb.edu.au) to gain information on eligibility for enrolment and the application process.
  1. Instructions on how to apply are available on the following website: http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/applications/research

    Please ensure you complete all required details and attach the following requested documents so that your application can be processed efficiently:

    • Title & small detailed paragraph of the project.
    • Transcripts (important to include details of grading system used)
    • CV
    • Two academic referees to complete and submit the Academic Referee Report Form (Form is available on the website listed above)
    • If you have been awarded funding, a copy of the letter detailing what the funding covers. 
    • Document confirming you meet the University's Entry standards and English Language requirements to be eligible for an offer of a place. (see: http://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/entry-requirements/language-requirements)

    The following website also has information for future International Students which may be of interest to you: http://www.futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/info/international

  2. Visit the Melbourne Scholarships Office for information on your eligibility for various scholarships.  This site also has useful information on cost of living for prospective students from outside Melbourne:

    http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/international/

What happens next?

  1. You will receive an acknowledgement of your email and an indication of whether there are suitable supervisors potentially interested in taking on research higher degree students.
  2. You will then correspond with the potential supervisor.
  3. A formal application can proceed when a potential supervisor agrees to be nominated and an outline of a research project of mutual interest is developed.
  4. For International Students: the application is forwarded to the Department for further assessment.
  5. For Local Students: the application is forwarded to the Department for further assessment.
  6. A final decision is advised by the Melbourne School of Graduate Research.

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First year of your Research Higher Degree

Click here to download the PDF of the Department Expectations of your first year Research Higher Degree.

Click here to download PDF of the PhD Candidature Form.

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Resources available for Research Higher Degree Students

The University of Melbourne has established guidelines on MPhil and PhD candidature for departments, supervisors and candidates, and seeks to continually improve supervision and academic support. See: http://www.gradresearch.unimelb.edu.au/

This document details the facilities and resources available for postgraduate research students within this department.

DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACOLOGY

~ 26 enrolled PhD students as at 11 March, 2011
~ 1 enrolled MPhil student as at 11 March, 2011

Research Higher Degree Coordinator and contact details
Associate Professor Christine Wright
Tel: 61-3-8344 8219 Email: cewright@unimelb.edu.au

Research Higher Degree Administrator and contact details
Mrs Fanoula Mouratidis
Tel: 61-3-903 57119 Email: fanoula@unimelb.edu.au

Information for students
~Induction session (one per year)
~Postgraduate student handbook/Melbourne Graduate School of Research Website/

Department of Pharmacology Intranet (email username & password is required)

Building Access
~24 hour access with key/swipe card

Working space
Total number of desks available: 30 for onsite students
~Single desk per student
~Usual storage provision
.....>Lockable cupboard or locker
.....>Bookshelves available

Computing
~Two computers are available in the Department Postgraduate Room to be shared by research students.

Software available for student use
~Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PRISM
~Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari
~Outlook (PC) & Entourage (Mac)

Resources
~Lab space and consumables – available through the PhD supervisor.
~Photocopying – through the Department photocopier.
~Printing – Communal printers in Department PhD Room and Photocopy room.
~Telephone - located in the Lab, PhD and Tea rooms.
~Internet access – Communal computer in PhD room.
~Interlibrary loans – Department Library.

Conference and travel funding per year of full-time candidature based in the Department (Not applicable to students based in Institutes)
~ Up to $2500 support for International Conference (subject to School of Graduate Studies support)
~$500 per annum toward National Conference attendance (up to to 3 for PhD Students and 2 for MPhil Students)
See How to Apply for Travel Funding

Technical support provided at faculty level
~http://www.it.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/bmsit/

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How to apply for Travel Funds

Travel Funds available:

 

International Travel:

$2,500 (1 award for candidature)

Your application will be reviewed by the Executive Committee which meets every fortnight (please check with Head of Department’s Personal Assistant for dates).  The amount awarded is usually $2,500 on the condition that an application is submitted to SGR and, after the trip, receipts and a brief report are submitted to the Head of Department.

Before travelling please ensure you have submit the required documents as detailed in the Department Travel Policy requirements (email username & password is required).

 

National Travel Funding:

up to $500 covering cost of conference registration and dinner (3 per PhD candidature; 2 per MPhil candidature)

  1. The Department will provide Honours and RHD Students support to attend ASCEPT Conference to the value of up to $500 to cover cost of conference registration and dinner. If you would like to attend the conference please contact Fanoula.

    Students receiving Department support to attend ASCEPT are required to:

    • Be a financial student member of ASCEPT
    • Submit an abstract of their poster or oral presentation for the meeting
    • Attend the conference dinner.
  2. If this request is for a meeting other than ASCEPT you will need to make a case as to the relevance of the meeting that you wish to attend. This can be done by submitting a formal letter to the Head of Department explaining the relevance of the meeting with your supervisor's approval.

Meeting Support:

Meeting support is not automatically awarded to Honours and Research Higher Degree Students. Formal requests are reviewed on their merits.  The Department has a policy to support requests that meet the criteria identified below:

Upon receipt of support for attendance at an International meeting the student will be expected to participate fully for the whole meeting and will be required to submit to the Head of Department a report on their attendance and laboratory visits.

 

Before travelling please ensure you have submit the required documents as detailed in the Department Travel Policy requirements (email username & password is required).

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