Doctor of Medical Science

University of Melbourne, The

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level:
CRICOS: 00116K

The Doctor of Medical Science (DMedSc) is a graduate research doctorate offered by the Melbourne Medical School only open to senior medical graduates of the University of Melbourne and other recognised universities. The DMedSc is designed for medical graduates to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research at the doctoral research level.

Structure

DMedSc students complete a thesis of approximately 50,000 - 80,000 words over a maximum period of up to four years full-time.

Subjects

  • Medical Science

Standard entry requirements

  • A medical degree with a minimum (University of Melbourne) 75% weighted average, or higher
  • And held the completion for at least two years.

Study information

CampusFeesMid year intakeAttendance
Parkville International: $258,469 Yes
  • Full-time : 4 years
  • Part-time : 8 years

Fee comments

Campuses: Parkville.

This course is supported by the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP), under which domestic students are exempt from tuition fees for the normal duration of the course.

Further information

Research projects are available in the areas of: Adolescents; Cancer; Cardio metabolic disease; Cardiovascular disease; Child health; Chronic disease; Diabetes; General practice; Gynaecology; Imaging; Integrated clinical medicine; Medical education; Mental health; Musculoskeletal; Neuroscience; Obstetrics; Ophthalmology; Otolaryngology; Paediatrics; Primary care; Psychiatry; Radiology; Rural health; Stroke; Surgery; Women's health.

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