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University of Melbourne

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Master of Surgery

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Surgery by Research at the University of Melbourne is designed for medical graduates to advance their surgical research skills and contribute to patient care improvement. It offers hands-on experience and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 - 2 years full-time, 4 - 4 years part-time
Course Code
552AA
Study Mode
In person

About this course

OverviewCourse overview

Expand your scope of practice and develop advanced competencies in surgical research.

Gain hands-on experience while learning from expert academics and surgeons.

Designed to meet the requirements for a higher degree in surgery.

The Master of Surgery by Research at the University of Melbourne is a program in which you undertake research in a specific aspect of surgery under academic supervision. It advances your knowledge, research skills, and competencies in surgical research, equipping you with the expertise to contribute to the advancement of surgical practices and patient care.

Drawing on current evidence-based practices and research methodologies, you'll have the opportunity to develop your analytical reasoning, problem-solving skills, and surgical research capabilities. You'll also acquire the skills to analyse and critique the delivery of surgical care in the current healthcare context.

Through this course, you'll become proficient in using evidence-based knowledge and research skills to plan, implement, and evaluate surgical research projects.

Entry requirements

This course is for medical graduates of at least two years standing and not less than two years of experience as a medical officer in a hospital affiliated with an appropriate university for teaching purposes. To be eligible, you must have the support of your employing hospital and meet the entry requirements set by the University of Melbourne.

Study locations

Parkville

What you will learn

Course overview

Expand your scope of practice and develop advanced competencies in surgical research.

Gain hands-on experience while learning from expert academics and surgeons.

Designed to meet the requirements for a higher degree in surgery.

The Master of Surgery by Research at the University of Melbourne is a program in which you undertake research in a specific aspect of surgery under academic supervision. It advances your knowledge, research skills, and competencies in surgical research, equipping you with the expertise to contribute to the advancement of surgical practices and patient care.

Drawing on current evidence-based practices and research methodologies, you'll have the opportunity to develop your analytical reasoning, problem-solving skills, and surgical research capabilities. You'll also acquire the skills to analyse and critique the delivery of surgical care in the current healthcare context.

Through this course, you'll become proficient in using evidence-based knowledge and research skills to plan, implement, and evaluate surgical research projects.

How to apply

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Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at University of Melbourne.
89.5%
Overall satisfaction
81.6%
Skill scale
75%
Teaching scale
84.3%
Employed full-time
$80k
Average salary