Master of Medicine/Surgery

School of Medicine

Are you ready to make a significant contribution to the field of medicine? The Master of Medicine / Surgery at 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 submitting a thesis or research dissertation. Contact us today to discuss your options.

• 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 their field. Your research supervisor will assist you in preparing 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 study modules will develop your 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 program's research component, you will undertake a research project that significantly contributes 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 accepted for publication and comprises a literature review and findings.

  By undertaking your postgraduate 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

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

  More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.

• Entry 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.

• Learning outcomes

  Upon successful completion of the Master of Medicine/Surgery 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.

• Career opportunities

  A Master of Medicine/Surgery can lead to careers as a surgeon, cardiovascular perfusionist, clinical trial manager, health centre administrator, biomedical engineering specialist, medical researcher, epidemiologist, or genetic counsellor.

• Real-world experience

  You will learn from our academics, who are leaders in their field. There are no practicum requirements for this program.

• Fees and costs

  This Program has the following loan scheme(s) available for eligible students:

  
  

  FEE-HELP
  The FEE-HELP loan scheme assists eligible fee-paying students with the payment of all, or part, of their tuition fees, not including additional study costs such as accommodation or textbooks. Your FEE-HELP debt will be indexed each year in line with the Consumer Price Index.

  
  

  For indicative fees and information on how to pay, including Government loan schemes and our online calculator, visit our Fees Page.

• More information

  Considering your uni options?

  Talk to one of our career advisors for a personalised advice session. Our advisors provide support while choosing a program of study and completing our application process. Book my session.

  
  

  For more information, please call our Prospective Students Office on +61 2 8204 4404 or email sydney@nd.edu.au.

  
  

  All international enquiries should contact the International Students Office on international@nd.edu.au.