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The University of Notre Dame Australia

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Master of Medicine / Master of Surgery

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Medicine/Surgery at The University of Notre Dame Australia is a postgraduate research degree designed for medical professionals, combining coursework and a substantial research component. Students are guided by expert supervisors and undertake projects contributing significantly to the medical field.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 - 2 semesters full-time, 2 - 4 semesters part-time
Course Code
5131, 083626A
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Overview

Are you ready to make a significant contribution to the field of medicine? The Master of Medicine / Surgery at The University of Notre Dame Australia is a postgraduate research degree designed to provide training in research to members of the medical profession. The program, which can be completed in 18 months of full-time study, includes both coursework and a substantial research component, culminating in submitting a thesis or research dissertation. Contact us today to discuss your options.

Why study this degree?

At The University of Notre Dame Australia, every research student is guided and advised by a member of staff who is a leader in their field. Your research supervisor will assist you in preparing your research proposal and will continue to mentor and guide your work until the completion of the degree.

The coursework component of the degree consists of four compulsory research-related subjects. These study modules will develop your competencies in critical analysis and scholarly writing, as well as provide ample opportunity for you to formulate substantial elements of the intended research.

For the program's research component, you will undertake a research project that significantly contributes to the medical field. The thesis will comprise the standard elements: an abstract, background and literature review, methods, results, discussion and conclusion. Similarly, the research dissertation will be based on a manuscript accepted for publication and comprises a literature review and findings.

By undertaking your postgraduate studies at the University, you will have the opportunity to further your research expertise and make a valuable contribution to the field of medicine.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

The following criteria are required for a student to be admitted to the program:

  • Possesses a medical degree from a recognised university.
  • Demonstrates potential to undertake and complete a research-based study.
  • Currently engaged in clinical or professional practice.
  • Satisfy the Dean of the School of the ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English at a level adequate for the purpose of pursuing the program of study.

Study locations

Sydney

Online

What you will learn

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Master of Medicine/Surgery graduates will be able to:

  1. Apply high level cognitive and technical skills in the design and execution of a specialised research project that makes a contribution to knowledge, professional practice and/or creative practice
  2. Investigate, analyse, synthesise, and critically reflect on complex information, problems and concepts and apply established theories in the context of an advanced body of knowledge and practice
  3. Disseminate research findings, communicating a coherent and sustained argument effectively, to specialist and non-specialist audiences
  4. Apply knowledge of research integrity, ethics and the rights and safety of others in the conduct of research and dissemination of research findings; and
  5. Conduct research with creativity, initiative, autonomy, and accountability.

Career pathways

Career opportunities

A Master of Medicine/Surgery can lead to careers as a surgeon, cardiovascular perfusionist, clinical trial manager, health centre administrator, biomedical engineering specialist, medical researcher, epidemiologist, or genetic counsellor.

Course structure

Program summary

Coursework component

  • Developing a Research Proposal
  • Ethics for Clinical Practice and Research
  • Applied Clinical Research and Evaluation Methods
  • Scholarly Medical Writing and Supervised Publication

Supervised research component

  • Supervised Research - Medicine

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

How to apply

More information

View application steps for a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) program on How to apply - Graduate research.

If you need advice about studying at Notre Dame, the Prospective Students Office can help. Talk to one of our career advisors for a personalised advice session.

Phone: 1800 878 916
Email: sydney@nd.edu.au
Address: 128-140 Broadway, Chippendale, NSW 2008

International students: If you need advice about studying at Notre Dame, fill out our Make an Enquiry form, and you can book a session with one of our friendly International Student Advisors.

Fremantle and Broome International Office
Phone: +61 8 9433 0873
Address: 19 Mouat St, Fremantle, WA 6160
Postal address: PO Box 1225, Fremantle WA 6959

Sydney and Melbourne International Office
Phone: +61 2 8204 4229
Address: 140 Broadway, Chippendale, NSW 2008
Postal address: PO Box 944, Broadway NSW 2007

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Medicine courses at The University of Notre Dame Australia.
90.7%
Overall satisfaction
87.9%
Skill scale
70%
Teaching scale
98.1%
Employed full-time
$77.2k
Average salary