Master of Medicine/Surgery

School of Medicine, Sydney Campus

The Master of Medicine / Surgery of The University of Notre Dame Australia is a postgraduate research degree designed to provide training in research to members of the medical profession. The program, which can be completed in 18 months of full-time study, includes both coursework and a substantial research component, culminating in the submission of a thesis or research dissertation.

At The University of Notre Dame Australia, every research student is guided and advised by a member of staff who is a leader in his/her field. Your research supervisor will assist you in the preparation of your research proposal and will continue to mentor and guide your work until the completion of the degree.

The coursework component of the degree consists of four compulsory research-related subjects. These modules of study will serve to develop your personal competencies in critical analysis and scholarly writing as well as provide ample opportunity for you to formulate substantial elements of the intended research.

For the research component of the program, you will undertake a research project that makes a significant contribution to the medical field. The thesis will comprise the standard elements: an abstract, background and literature review, methods, results, discussion and conclusion. Similarly, the research dissertation will be based on a manuscript that has been accepted for publication, and comprise also a literature review as well as conclusions.

By undertaking your postgraduate research studies at the University, you will have the opportunity to further your research expertise and make a valuable contribution to the field of medicine.