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Master of Philosophy – MDHS (Medicine)

Master of Philosophy – MDHS (Medicine)

Master of Philosophy – MDHS (Medicine) is an internationally recognised masters by research degree designed for students to develop advanced skills in independent and sustained research on a particular topic under academic supervision. The graduate thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to…

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Health and Medicine, Medicine, Medicine (General)
The University of Melbourne

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Master of Philosophy – MDHS (Medicine) is an internationally recognised masters by research degree designed for students to develop advanced skills in independent and sustained research on a particular topic under academic supervision.

The graduate thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing research in the field. Research projects are available in the areas of:

  • Cancer
  • Cardio-respiratory
  • Cell signalling
  • Cellular imaging
  • Infection and immunity
  • Molecular mechanisms of disease
  • Neuroscience
  • Stem cells
  • Structural biology
  • Systems biology
  • Therapeutics and translation

Course structure

  • You will enrol in a thesis subject and undertake a research project for the duration of the degree.
  • The normal period of candidature is 18 months for full-time candidates with the possibility of up to 6 months extension.
  • You are required to complete a minimum of 6 months full-time research at the University in order to benefit from planning, conducting and writing up your research within a University community and environment.
  • Normally the entire degree is undertaken at the University.
  • You will have appropriately experienced academics available to arrange a course of supervised research designed to suit your requirements and interests.
  • You may be required to supplement your research program by attendance at, or enrolment in, additional subjects if considered necessary by the supervisor(s).
  • You are expected to attend departmental seminars over the period of their candidature.
  • Academic progress is reviewed regularly throughout the degree.

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 their 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 Masters thesis has demonstrated appropriate research potential;
  • gain admission to certain types of employment through this specialist qualification.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION

The University of Melbourne

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.

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The University of Melbourne

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.

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