Master of Medicine/Surgery
Master of Medicine/Surgery
The Master of Medicine / Surgery of 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,…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Medicine / Surgery of 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 the submission of a thesis or research dissertation.
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 his/her field. Your research supervisor will assist you in the preparation of 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 modules of study will serve to develop your personal 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 research component of the program, you will undertake a research project that makes a significant contribution 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 that has been accepted for publication, and comprise also a literature review as well as conclusions.
By undertaking your postgraduate research studies at the University, you will have the opportunity to further your research expertise and make a valuable contribution to the field of medicine.
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
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.
IELTS (Academic) – 6.5 overall, with no writing score lower than 6.5 and no other individual band score lower than 6.0; CAE/CPE – 176 overall, with no score lower than 176 in writing and no other band score lower than 169; PTE Academic – 58 overall, with no score lower than 58 in writing and no other band score lower than 50; TOEFL (iBT) – 84 overall, with no score lower than 22 in writing and no other band score lower than 17.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Notre Dame Australia is a leading institution in Australia. It offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in arts & sciences, business, philosophy & theology, education, law, nursing & midwifery, physiotherapy, medicine and health sciences. The University has campuses in Sydney, Perth and Broome. It also has seven additional Clinical Schools in New South Wales and Victoria, which are part of its School of Medicine. The institution has one of the highest graduate employment rates in the country. During their time studying, students are offered individual career support, covering everything from CV writing to brushing up on their interview skills.
