Master of Philosophy (Medicine)

The degree is divided into two components: a coursework component (1/3 of degree; 0.5 year full-time study) comprising four compulsory research training courses — Quantitative Research Methods, Qualitative Research Methods, Scholarly Reading and Writing, and Developing a Research Proposal — followed by a research component (2/3 of degree; one year full-time study) culminating in a thesis examined by two external examiners.

The School of Medicine has research projects across Australia focusing on: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, basic clinical sciences, bioethics, clinical and applied research, medical leadership and health policy, medical education, pain management, personal development and professional matters, population and public health (including social inequity, climate and human health), primary care and prevention, and rural medicine.

The standard time for completion (not including periods of approved leave of absence) will normally be one-and-a-half years full-time or three years part-time. The minimum time for completion will normally be one year and is usually only applicable for students with prior research experience or qualifications.

As a Master of Philosophy candidate, you are required to have a minimum of two supervisors who will provide support and academic guidance throughout your degree. Supervisors will assist with the preparation of your research proposal, continuing to mentor and direct you throughout the research phase and through the process of examination.

The program has the Research Training Program (RTP) available for eligible students, which provides block grants to support students undertaking a Higher Degree by Research. RTP support is available for a maximum of two years for a Research Masters degree and may be used to offset tuition fees, as a stipend for general living costs, or as an allowance related to the ancillary cost of research degrees. International students may be eligible for International Full-Fee Paying arrangements, with tuition costs depending on study load and discipline.