Graduate School of Medicine
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Master of Medical Science - Research

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Medical Science - Research

Abbreviation:

MMedSci-Res

Home Faculty:

Graduate School of Medicine

Duration:

1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

72

Delivery Mode:

On Campus

Starting Session(s):

Autumn, Spring

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

1347

CRICOS Code:

071421B

Overview

The Master of Medical Science - Research provides the opportunity for students to increase knowledge, skills and capacity to understand and undertake research in an area relevant to medicine, medical science or medical education.

Students who wish to undertake a PhD and have not completed a research honours year as part of their undergraduate degree or obtained an honours grade of Class II, Division 2 or below should seek to undertake a Master of Medical Science - Research. Students may apply for a course transfer to a PhD after demonstrating a suitable level of research aptitude in the Master of Medical Science - Research.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

To qualify for admission to the University of Wollongong Master of Medical Science - Research applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.

For International students the English language entry criteria will be as indicated on the University website: www.uow.edu.au/prospective/international/english/index.html

Course Requirements

The University of Wollongong Master of Medical Science - Research requires the successful completion of 72 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.

The degree requires 24 credit points of coursework subjects, and a 48cp research thesis. Full-time students undertake THES924 for 2 sessions. Part-time students undertake THES912 for 4 sessions. All candidates for this program must present a research seminar in each enrolled year, take part in a research proposal and defence process, and submit a written research thesis.

A detailed research proposal must be submitted for examination within the first year of candidature in the thesis subject. This examination must be passed successfully for the candidature to be allowed to continue.

Students entering the program with an Honours Bachelor degree with Class II, Division 2 or higher may receive credit for the 24 credit point coursework component and therefore may complete the degree in 1 year following successful completion of the 48cp research thesis.

Students who do not have an Honours Bachelor degree with at least Class II, Division 2 must complete 24 credit points of coursework in accordance with the table below in addition a 48 credit point major thesis.

Course Program

Subject Code

Subject Name

Session

Credit Points

       

MEDR901

Special Topics in Medical Research Literature

Autumn, Spring

8

 

MEDR902

Medical Research Methodology

Autumn, Spring

8

 

MEDR903

Ethics in Medical Research

Autumn, Spring

8

 

THES924

Thesis (for full-time students)

Autumn, Spring

24

Or

     

THES912

Thesis (for part-time students)

Autumn, Spring

12

Professional Recognition

The Master of Medical Science - Research will meet the needs and interests of students wishing to obtain experience and qualifications in a modern research program in fields of research including: medical science; clinical medicine; clinical behavioural science; public health; and medical education.

Further Information

+61 2 4221 5925

gsm_info@uow.edu.au