INTRODUCTION
The School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health at The University of Western Australia, has a strong national and international research reputation, and has a large postgraduate student body and research program. During 2006, academic staff published over 90 papers, books, chapters in books or refereed conference proceedings. Also, 53 PhD, 15 Masters, and 21 Honours research program students studied a wide range of research topics within the School. Located within the Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences, postgraduate students can complete the following:
ADMISSIONApplications for admission to the Graduate Certificates in Sports Science, Graduate Diplomas in Science, Master´s Preliminary, Masters Coursework and Masters Coursework and Dissertation and Masters by Thesis and Coursework degree programs should be made by completing the appropriate forms and submitting them to:
An application form is available from the following website: http://www.science.uwa.edu.au/for/postgrad/apply and should be lodged with the Faculty from mid October until December preceding the year of intended study. Mid-year entry is available. Students from the Faculty of Life and Physical Sciences who satisfactorily complete the requirements for the Master´s Preliminary or Graduate Diploma MUST make a formal application for entry to the Masters degree year. The Graduate Research and Scholarships Office process all applications in relation to candidature for research higher degrees (by thesis). Therefore, application for Masters by research thesis can be made at any time throughout the year to the Graduate Research and Scholarships Office. ENROLMENTIf admission has not been formally granted by the due date, students are advised to enrol, such enrolment being subject to the confirmation of the Higher Degrees Committee of the Faculty concerned or the Graduate Research and Scholarships Office. Unit selections should be made for the complete academic year and any subsequent changes must be authorised by the Head of School. Change of Enrolment forms are available from the Student Administration Office, with a small fee to be paid. All changes to units must be made in person. Students should be aware that, if they wish to change units, they must do so within the first 3 weeks of semester to avoid any financial penalty. Please note that all IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES for students are included in the University Postgraduate Handbook available at the following website: www.handbooks.uwa.edu.au If it is not possible for a candidate to remain enrolled, a student may apply for a suspension of candidature for a specified period. If a candidate wishes to withdraw completely from the program, a Course Withdrawal Form needs to be completed. This form is available from the Student Administration Office. HELPFUL WEBSITESThe University of Western Australia Internet Home Page is: http://www.uwa.edu.au/ This page is the main doorway to the University Campus-wide Information system. Sport Science, Exercise and Healthhttp://www.sseh.uwa.edu.au Graduate School - Research Scholarships http://www.postgraduate.uwa.edu.au/ The International Centre for International Students: http://www.international.uwa.edu.au TIME FRAMESEach level of postgraduate study has specific requirements. The Graduate Certificates are based on a 6 month program. Masters Preliminary can be either one semester, or two semesters of study. In instances where a Preliminary is augmented by additional undergraduate work, a further period of full-time study may be required. An extension of enrolment will only be considered in exceptional circumstances and application should be made in writing to the Head of School giving reasons for the request. The standard time for a Master´s degree course is one year of full-time study or two years part-time study. Candidates completing a Masters degree by research thesis may, however, require more than one year of full-time study depending on the nature and progress of the research. Candidates completing a Masters by research degree are permitted a maximum of two years full-time, or four years part-time study, in which to complete a Masters research degree. This rule will be waived only under extenuating circumstances and only on the approval of the Head of School. Students enrolled in a PhD have a period of three and a half years to complete research and submit a thesis. However, extensions to candidature can be negotiated subject to the approval of the Supervisor, Head of School and Graduate Research and Scholarships Office. GENERAL STUDY AND RESEARCH DIRECTIONS:
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