Monash University: University Handbooks: Postgraduate Handbook 2002: Units indexed by faculty
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Master of Surgery


The degree of Master of Surgery shall be awarded for an original contribution of merit adding to the knowledge and understanding of surgery.
A candidate shall submit a thesis supported by published work, if any, or published work alone which he/she desires to have examined.
The degree incurs a fee of $3700, payable at the time of submission of the thesis/published works.

Qualifications for admission

A candidate for the degree of Master of Surgery shall:
(a) not less than five years prior to applying for admission to candidature have qualified for the degree of Bachelor of Surgery at this university or Bachelor of Surgery in another university recognised by the faculty board and, unless the faculty board resolves otherwise, have held an appointment in the university for a period of not less than two years, and
(b) since qualifying for the degree of Bachelor of Surgery have been substantially engaged in the practice and study of surgery or in scientific work which, in the opinion of the faculty board, is relevant to the practice of surgery.

Inquiries

Inquiries should be directed to Mr Simon Liddle, Research and Graduate Programs Office, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Victoria 3800 on telephone (03) 9905 4313. Email graduate@med.monash.edu.au

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