Postgraduate Research Guide

MEDICINE MASTER OF MEDICINE/SURGERY Duration: One and a half years full-time or the equivalent part-time Admission requirements: A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Loan Scheme: RTP* Campus: Sydney The Master of Medicine / Surgery is a research degree designed to provide research training to members of the medical profession. It comprises both coursework and a substantial research component culminating in the submission of a thesis or a research dissertation. Students complete the one-third coursework component of the degree through online tutorials and assignments – ideal for those candidates who may be in full-time clinical practice during their studies. SCIENCE (MEDICINE) MASTER OF SCIENCE (MEDICINE) Duration: Two years full-time or the equivalent part-time Admission requirements: A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Loan Scheme: RTP* Campuses: Fremantle, Sydney The Master of Science (Medicine) is undertaken by thesis and is best suited to students who prefer a Master’s to a PhD, but do not require a more structured research training such as that offered by the Master of Philosophy. The Master of Science (Medicine) can be undertaken in any area of epidemiology, basic science or clinical research. PHILOSOPHY MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY Duration: One and a half years full-time or the equivalent part-time Admission requirements: A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Loan Scheme: RTP* Campuses: Fremantle, Sydney The Master of Philosophy begins with coursework followed by the completion of a thesis and therefore gives students the opportunity to refine their skills in research design and analysis prior to beginning studies in their topic area. The Master of Philosophy can be undertaken in any area of epidemiology, basic science or clinical research. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD) Duration: Three years full-time or the equivalent part-time Admission requirements: An Honours or Master’s level degree, completed to a high standard. Previous research experience is required. Loan Scheme: RTP* Campuses: Fremantle, Sydney Candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) are required to prepare an original thesis that makes a substantial contribution to medical knowledge. The Doctor of Philosophy can be undertaken in any area within the School such as epidemiology, basic science or clinical research. Students are supervised by some of Australia’s leading health professionals and academics who have comprehensive experience in general practice, rural and remote health care, and medical leadership and education. MEDICAL SCIENCE DOCTOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCE Duration: Not Applicable Admission requirements: A body of published academic work completed over the course of one’s career Loan Scheme: Full-fee Campus: Sydney The Doctor of Medical Science degree is awarded on the basis of a body of work completed over the course of the candidate’s career. Candidates must hold a degree qualifying them to practise medicine and they must submit a thesis consisting of an original exegesis and a collection of publications completed over their research career. As the degree does not include original research conducted over the course of candidature, it is not eligible for fee subsidies under the Research Training Program (RTP). FIND OUT MORE NOTREDAME.EDU.AU *RTP: Research Training Program . Domestic applicants are eligible for fee remission as part of the Australian Government’s Research Training Program (RTP). International applicants may apply for a fee-offset on a competitive basis. 38 Notre Dame Research Guide