Master of Medicine

Overview

• Gain advanced clinical competencies and specialised research skills in medicine.
• Graduate with the ability to independently conduct medical research and contribute to the field.
• Graduate and meet the entry requirements for further research degrees or academic roles in medicine.

Upon completion of this course, you should have the competencies to conduct independent research in medical practices and procedures. As a medical researcher, you will be qualified to investigate, analyse, and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts, and theories related to medicine, and apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice.

Master of Medicine by Research careers

You will graduate with the ability to pursue varied career options in medical research, including:

• Academic roles in universities or research institutions
• Research positions in hospitals or healthcare organisations
• Opportunities to pursue further research degrees, such as a PhD
• Consulting roles in medical policy and practice

Further study

Upon completion of the Master of Medicine by Research, you will meet the entry requirements for further research degrees, such as a PhD, or academic roles in medical research and education. The research training will equip you for more sustained and original work at the doctoral level or for applied research positions in a wide variety of contexts.