Master of Philosophy

You have to prove you are prepared for MPhil study. You do this by showing you:

have completed some research experience
have completed an approved university degree and
can meet the English language requirements.

Approved degrees

You need one of the following approved degrees to apply for an MPhil:

Bachelor’s degree from an approved university with at least honours class IIB or equivalent, which includes relevant experience; or
Postgraduate degree (at least one year full-time or equivalent) with an overall grade point average of 5 on the 7-point UQ scale, together with relevant experience, approved by the dean; or
Bachelor’s degree plus at least 2 years of documented relevant experience, approved by the dean; or
Other qualifications or experience that show you can meet admission standards.

Relevant experience

You'll be required to provide evidence of relevant experience through one of the following forms:

A bachelor's degree or master's degree:

with completed courses that aim to develop research skills (minimum value of 1 unit e.g. 50 per cent of a 2 unit course), and/or
the completion of a supervised research project that includes an individually graded written report with a combined minimum course volume equal to 2 units at UQ.

English language requirements

IELTS (clinical projects): minimum overall score of 7.0, 7.0 in every sub-band; IELTS (all other disciplines): minimum overall score of 6.5, 6.0 in every sub-band; TOEFL (paper-based) minimum overall score of 570, 5.0 in TWE (written), and 54 in reading & listening. TOEFL (internet-based): minimum overall score of 87, 21 in written, 19 in reading, listening & speaking.