1996 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

Master (by research)
Z090 Master of Applied Science
(by Research)
In areas of applied chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics,
instrumental science, computer science, mathematics,
operations research, statistics and mathematics education)
By research and thesis. Enquiries should be made to the
Swinburne Graduate Research School. Copies of the statute
are available from this office or appear in the 'Procedures
and Regulations' chapter of this Handbook.
Y096
Y097
Y098
Master of Engineering
(by Research)
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Y099 Manufacturing Engineering
Graduates at Bachelor degree level who have shown a high
standard of academic achievement may be admitted to
candidature for the degree of Master of Applied Science or
Master of Engineering.
To be assessed for this degree, a candidate must present a
major thesis based on original research, investigation or
development work carried out either at Swinburne or
externdly. External work may be carried out at any
approved industrial, governmental, educational or research
. organisation.
Copies of the statute for the degree of Master are at the end
of this Handbook in the 'Procedures and Regulations'
chapter and application forms are available from the
Graduate Studies Officer.
Doctor of Philosophy
zoo1 Applied Science
Programs are offered in areas of applied chemistry,
biochemistry, biophysics, instrumental science, computer
science, mathematics, operational research, statistics,
mathematical modelling and mathematics education.
Applicants who are graduates at Bachelors or Masters degree
level and who have shown a high standard of academic
achievement may be admitted to candidature for the degree
of PhD. Applicants shall have demonstrated to the Higher
Degrees Committee of the Academic Board a capacity for
research and investigational work in the area of study
proposed.
To be assessed for this degree, a candidate must present a
major thesis based on original research, investigation or
development work carried out either at Swinburne or
externally. External work may be carried out at any
approved industrial, governmental, educational or research
organisation.
Copies of the statute for the degree of PhD are at the end of
this Handbook in the 'Procedures and Regulations' chapter
or are available from the Swinburne Graduate Research
School.
Y006
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Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Y008 Mechanical and Manufacturing
Engineering
Graduates who hold a Bachelor degree and who have shown
a high standard of academic achievement in that course may
be admitted to candidature for the degree of Doctor of
Philosophy.
The higher degree programs currently available require the
presentation of a major thesis based on original research,
investigation or development work, carried out either
within Swinburne or externally, providing that adequate
facilities and supervision can be arranged. External work can
be carried out in the approved industrial, governmental,
educational or research organisation.
Copies of the Statute for the degree of Master or PhD
appear in the 'Procedures and Regulations' chapter of this
Handbook and application forms are available from the
Swinburne Graduate Research School.