Doctor of Medical Science
Doctor of Medical Science
The Doctor of Medical Science (DMedSc) is a graduate research doctorate offered by the Melbourne Medical School only open to senior medical graduates of the University of Melbourne and other recognised universities. The DMedSc is designed for medical graduates to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Doctor of Medical Science (DMedSc) is a graduate research doctorate offered by the Melbourne Medical School only open to senior medical graduates of the University of Melbourne and other recognised universities. The DMedSc is designed for medical graduates to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research at the doctoral research level.
Under the supervision of academic staff and an Advisory Panel appointed by the enrolling department, DMedSc students complete a thesis of approximately 50,000 – 80,000 words over a maximum period of up to four years full-time. The degree may be completed in less time if the student’s academic progress as judged by the advisory panel, supports earlier submission.
Undertaking the DMedSc can broaden the medical graduate’s career pathway, developing you as a researcher and enhancing leadership opportunities in your specialty practice area.
Research projects are available in the areas of:
- Adolescents
- Cancer
- Cardio metabolic disease
- Cardiovascular disease
- Child health
- Chronic disease
- Diabetes
- General practice
On completion of the course you should be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced learning in research skills and mastery of appropriate techniques, such as the use of archival or primary evidence, analysis of data, judgment of conflicting evidence etc;
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge in the area of your research;
- Present the results of your research in publishable form or work towards incorporating your findings in further research;
- Proceed to a research doctorate if the Doctor of Medical Science thesis has demonstrated appropriate research potential;
- Gain admission to certain types of employment through this specialist qualification;
- Apply the research skills acquired to other projects;
- Demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, research ethics or code of practice.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne enjoys an outstanding reputation with world rankings, consistently being placed as Australia’s leading comprehensive research-intensive university, and is one of the world’s top 50 (as per Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015 – 2016 and Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015). There are over 80 different undergraduate study areas and over 270 graduate courses at Melbourne for students to choose from. The University has extensive global networks and has seven campus locations across Melbourne and rural Victoria.
