Master of Medicine (Thesis)

Course 572-AT (2008)

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Year and Campus:	2008
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level:	Graduate/Postgraduate

Contact

School of Medicine

Telephone: 61 3 8344 5998

Email: medicine-info@unimelb.edu.au

Course Overview:	The degree of Master of Medicine comprises two parts. Some candidates may proceed directly to Part II of given credit of Part I. Part I may be undertaken by coursework only. Part II may be undertaken by research and thesis or by coursework and minor research project.
Objectives:	show a sophisticated understanding of the principles and processes of research design; demonstrate the ability to identify research issues and formulate research questions; design and conduct research at a postgraduate level; develop significant problem-solving abilities in the conduct of research; demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge of social health; develop a respect and understanding for the ethics of scholarship.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:	An approved research program on a specific aspect of medicine. Examination of a thesis (normally 30,000 - 40,000 words in length, excluding tables, illustrations and bibliography) embodying observations made by the candidate and including a critical review of the literature in the relevant field. The thesis submitted at the end of the supervised period of research must satisfy the examiners that it makes an original (ie. but not substantial) contribution to the candidates field of study.
Entry Requirements:	Candidates must have an approved MBBS degree (or recognised equivalent) of at least two years standing and not less than two years experience as a medical officer in a hospital affiliated to an appropriate university for the purpose of teaching; successful completion of Part 1 or has been granted exemption from Part 1; has been approved for admission by the faculty. Applicants may be granted exemption from Part I of the examination for the degree of Master of Medicine if they have passed a comparable examination offered in a relevant discipline by an approved body. The following have been approved to date as exemptions for the purpose of proceeding straight to Part II candidature and other relevant experience or examinations may also be approved for this purpose from time to time: Australian College of Dermatologists (Part I, FACD); Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP Examination); Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom (MRCP); University of Singapore (Master of Medicine); Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Part I, FRACS); Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) - for Part II Primary Medical Care; Royal Australasian College of Radiologists (Part I, FRACR) - for Part II Radiology; Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (Part 1 FANZCA) - for Part II Anaesthetics by research; Royal College of Pathologists of Australia (Part I, FRCPA) - for Part II Haematology; Royal College of Pathologists (U.K.) (MRC Path) - for Part II Haematology; Royal Australian College of Ophthalmologists (Part I, FRACO) - for Part II Ophthalmology; Holders of the faculty's Graduate Diploma in Women's Health - for Part II Women's Health.
Core Participation Requirements:	For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Graduate Attributes:	None
Links to further information:	572-ATMaster of Medicine (Thesis)Master of Medicine2008PYThe degree of Master of Medicine comprises two parts. Some candidates may proceed directly to Part II of given credit of Part I. Part I may be undertaken by coursework only. Part II may be undertaken by research and thesis or by coursework and minor research project. show a sophisticated understanding of the principles and processes of research design; demonstrate the ability to identify research issues and formulate research questions; design and conduct research at a postgraduate level; develop significant problem-solving abilities in the conduct of research; demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge of social health; develop a respect and understanding for the ethics of scholarship. An approved research program on a specific aspect of medicine. Examination of a thesis (normally 30,000 - 40,000 words in length, excluding tables, illustrations and bibliography) embodying observations made by the candidate and including a critical review of the literature in the relevant field. The thesis submitted at the end of the supervised period of research must satisfy the examiners that it makes an original (ie. but not substantial) contribution to the candidates field of study. One to two years full-time, or four to five years part-time.Please refer to the Faculty's Scholarships page: http://www.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/courses/scholarships/postgrad.html or the University's Scholarships Office website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/ Candidates must have an approved MBBS degree (or recognised equivalent) of at least two years standing and not less than two years experience as a medical officer in a hospital affiliated to an appropriate university for the purpose of teaching; successful completion of Part 1 or has been granted exemption from Part 1; has been approved for admission by the faculty. Applicants may be granted exemption from Part I of the examination for the degree of Master of Medicine if they have passed a comparable examination offered in a relevant discipline by an approved body. The following have been approved to date as exemptions for the purpose of proceeding straight to Part II candidature and other relevant experience or examinations may also be approved for this purpose from time to time: Australian College of Dermatologists (Part I, FACD); Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP Examination); Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom (MRCP); University of Singapore (Master of Medicine); Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Part I, FRACS); Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP) - for Part II Primary Medical Care; Royal Australasian College of Radiologists (Part I, FRACR) - for Part II Radiology; Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (Part 1 FANZCA) - for Part II Anaesthetics by research; Royal College of Pathologists of Australia (Part I, FRCPA) - for Part II Haematology; Royal College of Pathologists (U.K.) (MRC Path) - for Part II Haematology; Royal Australian College of Ophthalmologists (Part I, FRACO) - for Part II Ophthalmology; Holders of the faculty's Graduate Diploma in Women's Health - for Part II Women's Health. School of Medicine Telephone: 61 3 8344 5998 Email: medicine-info@unimelb.edu.au Medicine, Dentist. & Hlth SciGeneral Medicine007317MPostgraduate Coursesmonths572-AT

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