Master of Surgery

Overview

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

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

Master of Surgery careers

You will graduate with the ability to pursue varied career options in surgical 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 surgical policy and practice

Further study

Upon completion of the Master of Surgery, you will meet the entry requirements for further research degrees, such as a PhD, or academic roles in surgical research and education.