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Graduate Research Degrees

We have a growing diverse program incorporating laboratory, clinical and public health research. Read more about the specific research projects of some of our current students and recent graduates.

Programs

Doctor of Philosophy

The PhD program is a three-year research degree (or equivalent part-time) incorporating a thesis of 80,000 to 100,000 words. Find out more about the Doctor of Philosophy.

Doctor of Medical Science

The DMedSc program is an approved supervised degree of not less than two years full-time research (or equivalent part-time) resulting in a thesis of 80,000 to 100,000 words. This research degree is for candidates who have an MBBS degree (or equivalent). Find out more about Doctor of Medical Science (DMedSc) degree.

Master of Philosophy

An internationally recognised masters (by research) degree. Duration of candidature is 18 months (or equivalent part-time). Students produce a thesis of approximately 30,000-35,000 words, which is externally examined. Find out more about the Master of Philosophy.

Master of Medicine

The Master of Medicine (MMed) is a research degree for graduates of an MBBS degree (or equivalent) who have commenced a training program or have significant research experience. Students produce a thesis of 30,000 - 40,000 words. Duration of candidature is not less than one year full-time research (or equivalent part-time). Read more about MMed degrees.

Master of Surgery

This research degree is for candidates who have an MBBS degree (or equivalent) and surgical experience. Find out more about Master of Surgery (MS) degrees.

Scholarships

There are many different scholarships available for graduate research students. Find out where to look for relevant scholarships.

Apply

Potential students are required to submit an Expression of Interest form to the Department before applying. Download the form here.

Resources

We take the responsibility of providing adequate facilities and resources for graduate research students very seriously. Find out more about resources for graduate research students.

Links

See links to useful websites related to graduate research degrees.

Key contacts

Role	Name
Graduate Research Coordinator	Mrs Anna Macrae
Chair of the Graduate Committee	Prof Jill Keeffe
Head of Department and Chair of Examiners for Graduate Research Degrees	Prof Jonathan Crowston
President of Student Group	Dr George Kong