Master of Philosophy - MDHS (Medicine)

Master of Philosophy - MDHS (Medicine) is an internationally recognized masters by research degree designed for students to develop advanced skills in independent and sustained research on a particular topic under academic supervision. The graduate thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing research in the field. Research projects are available in the areas of: Cancer, Cardio-respiratory, Cell signaling, Cellular imaging, Infection and immunity, Molecular mechanisms of disease, Neuroscience, Stem cells, Structural biology, Systems biology, Therapeutics and translation

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Parkville

Full-time - 2 years

Part-time - 4 years

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Structure

You will be examined on the basis of your thesis which is examined externally. The thesis should normally be between 30,000 and 40,000 words in length excluding tables, illustrations and bibliography.

Subjects

  • Medicine

Entry requirements

  • a four-year bachelor degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and have achieved a minimum weighted average of (University of Melbourne) 75% or higher
  • a masters degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and achieved a minimum weighted average of (University of Melbourne) 75% or higher.