This program is designed to provide specialist postgraduate study in research including extensive original research and a thesis which is examined by external examiners. The major research focus includes systematic reviews and clinical trials on Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture in the management of clinical conditions such as hayfever, insomnia, tension headaches and chronic pain.

General information is available at Postgraduate Study at RMIT

Useful links

Research supervisors and their research interests

Research and Innovation at RMIT University

Information for Research Students

RMIT Research Centres

Duration

Two years full-time or four years part-time.

Pathways

Gaining credit for previous study or experience
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfer are ways that RMIT recognises applicants' skills and knowledge gained through formal and informal education and training, work experience, and/or life experience (including volunteer work; committee responsibilities; family duties, hobbies).

Entrance requirements

Applicants require a strong background in Chinese medicine (includes acupuncture). Contact the School of Health Sciences for information.

Research programs
There are minimum entry requirements for master by research and doctoral programs. However, there is strong competition for some places and preference may be given to applicants with more than the minimum requirements.

All applicants need to find a supervisor with similar research interests as themselves and discuss a research project proposal with them. The research proposal must be included in your application. Refer to contact details under each program or www.rmit.edu.au/research/supervisors

Master
A first degree of RMIT with at least a credit average in the final undergraduate year; or a qualification deemed equivalent by RMIT to a first degree of RMIT with at least a credit average in the final undergraduate year; or evidence of experience which satisfies RMIT that the applicant has developed knowledge of the field of study sufficient to undertake the proposed program.

Note: Some programs may require evidence of other qualifications or experience. Refer to the contact listed under individual program entries before applying.

PhD
A degree of master by research of RMIT; or a degree of master by coursework at RMIT which includes a research program with a duration of at least one semester full-time (or part-time equivalent); or a bachelor degree at RMIT with first class honours or upper second class honours (or another award as deemed equivalent); and such qualifications or experience as RMIT considers appropriate.

Note: Some programs may require evidence of other qualifications or experience. Refer to the contact listed under individual program entries before applying.

Further information:
Graduate Research Office
Tel. +61 3 9925 8356
Fax: +61 3 9925 4089
Email: gro@rmit.edu.au
www.rmit.edu.au/research/gro

Equity admissions schemes
RMIT understands that people's backgrounds and circumstances can affect their access to education and training. RMIT's equity admissions schemes allow applicants to explain the circumstances that have adversely affected their education, and demonstrate their capacity for future academic success.

Further information is available at equity admissions schemes

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Application procedures

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Fees

Information on fee arrangements and costs is available only from the School in which you are interested in applying.

There are a limited number of fee waiver places available to local students applying for a place in a research program. Applicants who do not receive an offer of a fee waiver place may be offered a fee paying place in the program.

Program fees may vary according to the courses chosen and fees are invoiced on a semester basis. RMIT reserves the right to adjust fees on an annual basis but no fee increases will exceed the annual increase cap of 7.5%.

All candidates are expected to complete their program within the maximum candidature time permitted for the program.

Students may also be required to purchase specified textbooks and equipment, and cover the costs of field trips, excursions, etc. Further information is available from the relevant program contact listed in the program description.

Further information on fees is available at: www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees

Scholarships

Applications for the following scholarships, which provide a living allowance, are open to Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents of Australia who have completed four years of undergraduate study (or equivalent) at a high level of achievement:

Australian Postgraduate Awards (APA)
Awarded to individuals undertaking a full-time master or doctoral degree on the basis of academic excellence and research potential. APAs have an annual value of approximately $20,007 (2008 rate) for two years for a master degree and three years for a doctoral degree. They are also available to students who are studying part-time but there are restrictions on the allocation of part-time awards. www.rmit.edu.au/research/apa

Scholarship applications must reach the Graduate Research Office by no later than 31 October of the year preceding the one for which the scholarship is sought.

Research scholarships
Applications for RMIT PhD Scholarships are open to Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents of Australia who have completed four years of undergraduate study (or equivalent) at a high level of achievement. They are awarded to individuals undertaking a PhD degree. Awards are based on academic excellence and research potential and where projects are strongly aligned to RMIT's areas of research strength within the Research Institutes. RMIT PhD Scholarships have an annual value of $25,000 (approximately) for three years. Financial assistance for relocation and thesis costs are all available.

For further information on the availability of school-based postgraduate scholarships, refer to the contact details listed under each program entry in this publication.

Enquiries for APA and RMIT PhD Scholarships:
Graduate Research Office
Tel. +61 3 9925 8356
Fax: +61 3 9925 4089
Email: gro@rmit.edu.au
www.rmit.edu.au/research/scholarships

Postgraduate Research Scholarships

General information for Postgraduate Research Students

Record spend on RMIT scholarships
RMIT University will spend more than $60 million on student scholarships over the next five years. RMIT has many scholarships and funding opportunities to offer students.

Further information is available at RMIT Scholarships

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Program structure

The following program structure(s) are linked to this program.

Contact details

School of Health Sciences
Tel. +61 3 9925 7376
Email: health-sciences@rmit.edu.au

Owning school

Health Sciences

Disclaimer

Although RMIT endeavours to ensure the accuracy of this information, there is no guarantee it will remain accurate all year. Applicants are advised to confirm program details with the appropriate school before making an application.