Master of Formulation Science

Course code: 3466 + Course abbreviation: MFormSc + 2 years full-time

Study mode and course location

On-campus (Parkville - F/T only)

Course description

The Master of Formulation Science is an extension of the current honours degree and provides an opportunity for those graduates to continue research at postgraduate level. The students will have an in-depth knowledge of some aspects of the basic science concepts supporting formulation science and will be able to undertake a review and critical evaluation of the relative literature. They will be involved in the process of planning a research project with the assistance of their project supervisor, utilise analytical instrumentation, conduct experimental procedures and methodologies, and undertake data collection and analysis, then interpret the data. Communicating the outcomes of the project in both oral and written formats will be an essential element of the assessment.

Assessment is by successful completion and examination of a research thesis of not more than 20,000.

Course objectives

Upon completion of the Master of Formulation Science, the student will:

§ have an in-depth knowledge of some aspects of the basic science concepts supporting formulation science.
be able to undertake a review of the literature and be able to present a critical evaluation of the literature.
have an understanding of the process in planning a research project and will be able to develop a research plan in discussion with the project supervisor.
be technically competent to use analytical instrumentation, conduct experimental procedures and methodologies.
be able to undertake data collection and analysis and understand the interpretation of data.
be able to communicate the outcomes of the project, both oral and written.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements are full completion and a result of H2A or above in the honours degree of the Bachelor of Formulation Science, or other relevant field, with honours 1 or 2A from Monash University of any other recognised tertiary institution, which in the opinion of the graduate studies committee is suitable preparation for the candidate’s proposed field of study.

Contact details

Research programs officer, telephone +61 3 9903 9635, email info@vcp.monash.edu.au or visit www.vcp.monash.edu.au/students/research/.

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