1. POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENT APPLICATION PROCESS SYDNEY MEDICAL SCHOOL NEPEAN The University’s online application process is summarised on the following pages: Students enrolling in the Master of Philosophy must enrol in a compulsory unit of study at the beginning of their candidature MEDF5005 Health Research Methods and Ethics http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/medicine /postgraduate/research/m_philosophy.shtml Additional information which Sydney Medical School requires at enrolment: Identification: a photo ID at enrolment. NSW Health requirements: Students undertaking study within NSW Health Department facilities will be required to undertake a NSW Health National Police Check, Prohibited Employment Check and fulfill the NSW Health infectious diseases requirements providing evidence on a Vaccination Card. For further information on National Police Check, please visit the NSW Department of Health website http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/ (type “clinical placement” in the search area).http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/ Enquiries to the Postgraduate Support Officer: T: (02) 4734-3205 E: maree.yabsley@sydney.edu.aumaree.yabsley@sydney.edu.au

2. Getting Started Supervisors Discuss Research Proposal Write Research Proposal Proposal Headings CV Refer to the Sydney Medical School Nepean’s website/future students/ postgraduate study by research for information about research degrees. Inform the PG Support Officer of your interest maree.yabsley@sydney.edu.au Clarify if candidature will be full or part time. maree.yabsley@sydney.edu.au Confirm who will be your Supervisor Meet with Supervisors Two-three pages in length. Format of a NHMRC/APA scholarship application. Background Hypotheses and aims Research plan Timeline Budget/funding for the project (details of any stipend) Location of research Resources required and availability (IT, computer, desk, laboratory space) Scholarships applied for and contingency plans with the supervisor if unsuccessful with your scholarship application Contact details Work experience eg. any laboratories worked in & tasks performed Technical, professional and academic qualifications Publications POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENT APPLICATION PROCESS SYDNEY MEDICAL SCHOOL NEPEAN

3. Application form Required Documentation Apply Online Closing Dates Discipline’s Admission Interview Offer Student to complete the University’s online application form (link from our website Originals to be sighted & attached to online form – eg, academic transcripts, birth certificate/visa, CV, research proposal, evidence of contact with supervisor (eg mail). Submit application online Local students: 31 January for semester 1 intake 30 June for semester 2 intake International Students: 31 October for semester 1 intake 30 April for semester 2 intake. NB: Application closing dates for some scholarships may vary. Check at the University’s website Discipline’s Admission Interview Who: Student, Supervisor & PGC (or deputy PGC) Why: to evaluate the suitability /feasibility of the project & supervisory arrangements; to ensure resources are available. What: Student presents the research proposal (no PowerPoint); PGC provides information about requirements to complete the first year probation. When: Postgraduate Research Admin Officer organises a suitable date possibly before an offer is made by Student Services but before commencement in February/March. Where: Nepean Clinical School Student Services, Sydney Medical School, will email an offer of candidature to the student. Reply directly to the Sydney Medical School. POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENT APPLICATION PROCESS SYDNEY MEDICAL SCHOOL NEPEAN Enrol in person at the University’s city campus. Venue & time will be3 emailed by Student Services, Sydney Medical School. Check website for Department of Health’s requirements: vaccinations, criminal record check & prohibited employment declaration. Enrolment