Doctor of Technology in Science

UTS course code: C02033
Testamur title: Doctor of Technology in Science
Abbreviation: DTech
Course Director: Professor Anthony Baker
Course fee: contact the Faculty (local); $8,250 per semester (international)

Master of Technology in Science

UTS course code: C04168
Testamur title: Master of Technology in Science
Abbreviation: MTech
Course Director: Professor Anthony Baker
Course fee: contact the Faculty (local); $8,250 per semester (international)

Overview
Course aims
Admission requirements
Attendance
Course duration
Course structure
Course program
Assessment
Professional recognition
Other information

Overview

The Doctor of Technology is a professionally orientated higher research degree, developed to meet the needs of scientists working in industry who would like to upgrade their management and research qualifications without completing a traditional PhD. This program enables students to undertake research programs that their employers and industry believe to be relevant. Students may choose to exit the program at the completion of the coursework component of the degree, and will be awarded the Master of Technology. All students must initially enrol in the Doctor of Technology.

Course aims

The Doctor of Technology aims to produce graduates that: have extended their knowledge and that of their industry in a particular scientific area; have advanced professional practice in a field, including the development of practical solutions in the workplace; and are capable of enhancing their professional role in their workplace and industry.

The Doctor of Technology is aimed at students who are concerned with addressing practical problems and advancing knowledge, not necessarily at the cutting edge of research, but in finding innovative solutions from the existing body of basic knowledge in applied science.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission into this program, students should have completed a recognised Bachelor's degree with Honours. Students who do not have Honours may be eligible for admission with a Bachelor's degree and relevant work experience.

Attendance

The coursework component of this degree is taught in block mode, with intensive periods of contact time. Students are then expected to continue learning independently. The research component of this degree may be completed in the workplace, or overseas as may be necessary. Subject to demand, this course may be taught in block mode overseas.

Course duration

The Doctor of Technology is offered on a three-year, full-time basis (this consists of one year for the coursework component and two years for the research component). It is possible to complete this degree in part-time mode. Students should consult the Course Director.

The Master of Technology is offered on a one-year, full-time basis.

Course structure

The Doctor of Technology is divided into two major components:

• coursework, consisting of four subjects taught in block mode over one year, and
• research (on campus or in the workplace), which should normally be completed within two years.

The research component of the degree should address a practical problem raised by industry or a community group. The project is formulated during the second semester of candidature in partnership with the candidate, potential supervisors and the industry/community group (see 60993 Research Project Proposal).

Course program

Assessment

Students undergo a variety of assessment types before completion of this course including formal and informal examinations, assignments and essays, practical reports and write-ups, and seminar presentations. Assessment tasks may be based on individual or group work. For further details on individual subjects, see the Subject Descriptions section, or contact the subject's coordinator.

Assessment of the research component is substantially external, as is the case for PhD, with at least two of the three examiners being external to the university. The research work should: demonstrate an ability to critically evaluate current research; advance the level of professional practice; make a distinctive contribution to the profession or discipline; be scholarly and original; and reflect the application of intellectual skills to a practical problem in science and technology. Assessment includes a public presentation of the research work to an appropriate industry or professional group.

Candidates and supervisors for this program are required to provide a progress report each semester in the same manner as PhD program.

Professional recognition

This degree meets the definitions of a research degree within the Australian Higher Education framework.

Other information

All academic inquiries should be addressed to:

Course Director, Doctor of Technology
Professor Anthony Baker
telephone (02) 9514 1764
email Anthony.Baker@uts.edu.au

Further information regarding research degrees should be addressed to:

Research and Development Officer
Office of the Associate Dean, Research and Development
Faculty of Science
telephone (02) 9514 2490
email science.research@uts.edu.au