How To Get A Phd At The University Of Sydney

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1 WELCOME Thank you for your interest in undertaking postgraduate studies at the Marie Bashir Institute for Infectious Diseases and Biosecurity (MBI). In order to process your enquiry we will require the following information from you: 1. Your updated CV be sure to include your personal, educational and work experience details. Also include previous research experience and publication outputs. 2. The name, address and contact number of at least two referees. 3. A copy of your official transcript and grading page. 4. A 1-2 page outline of your research interests and/or a draft PhD topic proposal. Please your CV, referee list and research outline to mbi@sydney.edu.au. We will use this information to assess your potential suitability and to try and link you with a supervisor. The following diagram summarises our enquiry process and the assistance provided. The MBI PhD enquiry process Request received Request received at MBI - mbi@sydney.edu.au Track Student request recorded at MBI Reply MBI to our Masters and PhD informauon pack which includes research informauon and a request for the student to supply : CV; contact details of at least 2 referees; copy of your official transcript and grading page; drax outline of proposal/area of interest (1-2 pages) Student response Student CV, referee list and project outline received Review and Refer Panel to review all new PhD applicauons Refer student applicauon to most appropriate potenual supervisor Link and Feedback Supervisor to accept, reject or refer Feedback to student Handover If accepted by a supervisor, the student and supervisor must work together to secure funding and finalise the protocol etc The process going forward Once a supervisor has been secured, see the "PhD ApplicaUon Pathway" document for details on how to submit your applicauon to the University. This document can be found at hap://sydney.edu.au/mbi/postgraduate- students/future- students.php MBI Masters and PhD information pack Page 1

2 MARIE BASHIR INSTITUTE FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND BIOSECURITY (MBI) More information about Marie Bashir Institute for Infectious Diseases and Biosecurity (MBI) can be found here: RESEARCH SUPERVISOR CONNECT Some general information on current research topics and potential supervisors are provided on the University of Sydney website: opportunities.shtml. Research Supervisor Connect matches your research interests to available PhD and Masters research opportunities and supervisors. Research Supervisor Connect searches can be done either by Faculty (eg: Sydney Medical School) or Topic (eg: tuberculosis, virus, fungi etc). In addition, MBI has a wide network of affiliated supervisors and we will try to link you with the appropriate research group. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS The University of Sydney has many scholarships available for international students. There are also scholarships that are funded by the government and various industries. Because of the variety of scholarships on offer, the eligibility criteria for each of them are different. Summary of available scholarships for: International postgraduate coursework students/international/postgraduate/coursework/scholarships.shtml International postgraduate research students/international/postgraduate/research/scholarships.shtml More information can be found by visiting the Scholarships Office page: Scholarships for international students are administered by the International Office. Please contact them for specific queries regarding these scholarships. international/ MBI Masters and PhD information pack Page 2

3 MASTERS DEGREE INFORMATION Not all students will be eligible to undertake a PhD with the University of Sydney. Students may like to consider a Masters Degree (either by coursework or by research) with the University of Sydney. The following may be relevant: Master in International Public Health International public health is concerned with public health in low and middle- income countries. Our staff have extensive international experience working in countries like Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia and Vietnam in Asia, and Ghana, Kenya and Ugandan in sub- Saharan Africa. Our courses cover control of infectious diseases such as malaria and HIV/AIDS, as well as the new epidemic of non- communicable diseases. Our teaching staff are active within the international public health community and have practical experience working in developing countries. They regularly provide advice on graduate career placement and can facilitate a work attachment in an international environment as part of your degree. You will be in a global classroom. Our students come from all over the world, giving you the opportunity to share experiences and learn from your peers as well as from your teachers. More information: public- health/master- of- International- Public- Health Master in Philosophy (Medicine) - The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is aimed at those who intend to pursue careers in medical or health research or who wish to upgrade their qualifications to give them a competitive edge in their employment by demonstrating superior ability and some research experience. It may also be used as a stepping stone to commencing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The MPhil is a research degree in which students undertake supervised research leading to the production of a thesis. The faculty may admit an applicant that has obtained at least a credit in the highest course available in the subject or subjects relevant to the proposed course of advanced study and research. Full- time MPhil students have a minimum of 1 year and maximum of 2 years to submit a thesis for examination. Part- time students have a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 4 years to submit. More information: of- Philosophy- Medicine MBI Masters and PhD information pack Page 3

4 MASTERS DEGREE INFORMATION (continued) Master of Medicine (Infection and Immunity) The Master of Medicine (Infection and Immunity) is designed for medical professionals who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of infectious diseases, infection control and the functioning of the immune system. The course aims to produce graduates who can effectively participate in future health care or research programs in infection or immunity anywhere in the world. The integrated scientific approach taken in this course reflects the current state of knowledge regarding infectious microorganisms and their pathogenesis, immunology and the immune responses to infection, and the epidemiology and control of infectious diseases. The course covers the principles and practices advocated for the effective prevention or minimisation of infectious diseases in hospitals and laboratories, among the general community, and during disease outbreaks. It also provides you with training in state- of- the- art laboratory techniques used in the disciplines of infectious diseases and immunology. More information: of- Medicine- Infection- and- Immunity Master of HIV, STI s and Sexual Health - The Master of HIV, STIs & Sexual Health provides a comprehensive, evidence- based, inter- professional and research- intensive learning experience that meets the needs of Australian and international students working in a range of disciplines related to HIV, STIs and Sexual Health. It also creates opportunities to seamlessly transition to research candidature. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are major public health concerns in both developed and developing countries, with millions of adults and children becoming infected each year. Effective prevention, diagnosis, management and surveillance of HIV and STIs require a thorough understanding of issues such as microbiology, immunology, diagnostics, therapeutics, harm reduction strategies and program delivery. Optimum delivery of such services needs to be on a sound basis of holistic concepts of sexual health, sexuality, sexual function, sexual abuse, sex education and reproductive health. More information: STIs-and-Sexual-Health Master in Public Health - Public health aims to improve the health of populations through knowledge (collecting data to develop and test explanations and hypotheses), values (combining ethics with knowledge to assist in decision- making), action (making decisions to translate research into policy and practice and advocate for change) and outcomes (understanding research and practice to systematically evaluate public health programs). Students will be exposed to public health values, decision- making, practice and policy throughout their studies. More information: health/master- of- Public- Health MBI Masters and PhD information pack Page 4

5 MASTERS DEGREE INFORMATION (continued) Master of Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology) - Clinical epidemiology is the science of applying the best available research evidence to patient care. Our courses have been designed to ensure that the theory learned is applied to patient- based examples and readily integrated into day- to- day work and research. If you want to do this program, you should have clinical experience and be a medical graduate. This masters course is for people who want to conduct research and provides professional training in current research methodologies. More information: epidemiology/master- of- Medicine- Clinical- Epidemiology Master of Science in Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology) - Clinical epidemiology is the science of applying the best available research evidence to patient care. Our courses have been designed to ensure that the theory learned is applied to patient- based examples and readily integrated into day- to- day work and research. If you want to do this program, you should have clinical experience. Our flexible courses are offered online or face- to- face, full- time or part- time, and there are many units to choose from. Our programs are taught by clinicians for clinicians, making them relevant to your professional work. Our programs attract the best students. We encourage you to think independently and critically about how you will apply clinical epidemiology principles to your clinical area. More information: epidemiology/master- of- Science- in- Medicine- Clinical- Epidemiology MBI Masters and PhD information pack Page 5