Master of Science (Medicine)

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Masters of Science (Medicine) 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.

A Master of Science (Medicine) degree will enhance your knowledge, develop your career potential, or help you apply for a Professional Doctorate or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the future. Careers include roles in healthcare, medical research, public health and regulation.

The Masters by Research is a thesis-based research degree, normally comprised exclusively of supervised research, but can include research training coursework if appropriate.

The School of Medicine has research projects across Australia in Fremantle, Sydney, Melbourne and the University's Rural Clinical Schools in New South Wales and Victoria. Current research projects focus on:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
• Basic clinical sciences
• Bioethics
• Clinical and applied research
• Medical leadership and health policy
• Medical education
• Pain management
• Personal development and professional matters
• Population and public health (including social inequity, climate and human health)
• Primary care and prevention
• Rural medicine

As a Masters by Research candidate, you are required to have a minimum of two supervisors who will provide support and academic guidance throughout your degree. Your supervisors will assist you with the preparation of your research proposal, continuing to mentor and direct you throughout the research phase and through the process of examination.

You may undertake the program either in a full-time or part-time capacity. The standard time for completion (not including periods of approved leave of absence) is normally two years for a full-time student, and four years for a part-time student. The minimum time for completion will normally be one year. Once completed, your Masters thesis will be assessed by two external examiners.

How to apply

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

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