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Master of Medical Research

Masters (Research)

This degree provides graduates with the opportunity to undertake advanced study and research. You will gain a thorough training in applied scientific research and methodology and be prepared for higher degree by research studies and professional employment in the research field.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Research)

Duration

1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time

Course Code

5626, 086016C

Study Mode

In person

International Fees

$31,500 per year / $47,250 total

About this course

The coursework will provide critical evaluation of research and presentation, develop the student's knowledge and understanding of statistical analyses techniques as applied to scientific research and develop an awareness of research proposal design and background. Students will have the opportunity to develop a research proposal including aims, methodology and a literature review.

The dissertation involves applied research on a specific project, a seminar and thesis describing the research in detail.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to this program, a student must fulfil the following criteria:

hold a Bachelor degree in medical science, biological science, pharmaceutical science or a related health discipline from Griffith University or from another university or institution with a GPA of at least 5 (using a 7-point scale) or equivalent.

In addition to the academic qualifications required for candidature as described above, the following criteria needs to be satisfied:

the proposed topic is appropriate for higher degree research and consonant with the academic aims and objectives of the pathway selected
there are two qualified members of staff holding confirmed, continuing or fixed term appointments of sufficient length for the purposes of supervision
the Pathway Advisor is able to provide the necessary research place, supervision, resources and facilities; and there is an appropriate fit between the applicant, research environment, available resources and supervision
the provision of educational services consequent upon approval of the application for candidature will not expose the University to a risk of contravening any applicable law, including any international embargoes, sanctions or controls which regulate the University's operations from time to time, and
the proposed program of work can be completed within the maximum period of candidature for the degree.

Applicants are required to find a suitable supervisor and have their research project approved. Applicants are advised to contact the relevant Pathway Advisor who will provide assistance in finding a suitable supervisor and developing a research proposal. Those nominating a supervisor who is not a Griffith University staff member in the supervising pathway must arrange a co-supervisor from within the selected pathway (i.e. Medical Science, Medicine, Pharmacy).

Applicants to this program are not eligible to apply for a Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (GUPRS) or Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship.

The following University policy will apply to Higher Degree Research (HDR) programs:

Higher Degree Research Policy

Study locations

Gold Coast

Career pathways

You will be prepared for professional employment in public and private sector research positions. You will also be able to continue with higher degree studies and pursue a research career.

Credit for prior study or work

The University's Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy will apply.

How to apply

To prepare for completing your application online, you will need to:

check the Admission and English Language Proficiency requirements to find out if you are academically qualified to apply for this program;
check any program fees applicable to you if you were to undertake this program;
develop a proposed Research Topic and Research Proposal in your area of interest;
identify at least one potential Griffith supervisor who has reviewed your Research Proposal and has agreed to supervise you;
identify two Academic Referees who are willing to act as a Referee on your behalf;
develop a Curriculum Vitae (CV).

More detail on each of the above preparation steps including what to feature in your Research Proposal or CV and how to find a supervisor are outlined on the Research Study - How to apply website.

Applying

Once you are ready to apply, you can add this program to your shortlist at the top of this page or apply for this program now (a maximum of three preferences is allowed).

Griffith will assess your first preference and will only assess subsequent preferences if you are not successful.

Once you have submitted your application, you will be sent an email about how to track your application.

For a full list of your incomplete or submitted applications, please view your application list.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Griffith University.

84.6%

Overall satisfaction

81.2%

Skill scale

83.2%

Teaching scale

89.8%

Employed full-time

$80.1k

Average salary

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