Master of Medicine/Surgery

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.

Yes. Most domestic research students are eligible to have all Higher Degree by Research (HDR) course fees paid for by the Commonwealth Government through a Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset Scholarship. For international students, the University offers the Commonwealth Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarships (Fees Offset and/or Stipend), or the University International Fee Remission Research Scholarship (IFRRS), which are very competitive and awarded to students of exceptional research potential.

To be admitted to the program, applicants must possess a medical degree from a recognised university, demonstrate potential to undertake and complete a research-based study, be currently engaged in clinical or professional practice, and satisfy the Dean of the School of their ability to understand and communicate in both written and spoken English at a level adequate for the purpose of pursuing the program of study.

The program can be completed in 1.5 years (18 months) of full-time study, or the equivalent part-time. It is available for commencement in both Semester 1 and Semester 2.

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.