Master of Philosophy (Medicine)

School of Medicine

The University of Notre Dame Australia is committed to the development of a strong and innovative research culture. By developing the higher degree by research student population and external collaborative partnerships, we foster, support and increase research activity and quality. As a research student you will have the opportunity to further your industry experience and make a valuable contribution to Notre Dame's growing research portfolio in any areas of epidemiology, basic science or clinical research.

The Master of Philosophy is a postgraduate research degree comprising both coursework and a substantial research component. This culminates in the submission of a thesis (or equivalent) for independent examination by two external examiners. Available across all schools within the university, this ideal for students who have completed a Bachelor's degree but not at Honours level.

The coursework component comprises four compulsory research training courses to be completed as a prerequisite to the student's individual research project. The coursework courses will provide opportunities for candidates to formulate substantial elements of their planned research (e.g. topic refinement, identification and justification of the preferred research method(s), preparation of a draft proposal) and to develop personal competencies in critical analysis and scholarly writing relevant to their profession.

The completion of the coursework is facilitated by a course delivery schedule which takes into consideration that candidates may be in full-time employment during their candidature. A Credit average must be achieved in the coursework as a prerequisite for proceeding to the research component. Within some Schools, a compulsory sequence of courses exists. The structure of the degree in these cases is as follows:

Coursework component (1/3 of degree; 0.5 year full-time study)

• Quantitative Research Methods
• Qualitative Research Methods
• Scholarly Reading and Writing
• Developing a Research Proposal

Research component (2/3 of degree; one year full-time study)

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

Please note: the availability of these courses is indicative only and may be subject to change.