Course code: 3852 (supervised); 3853 (unsupervised)
The
work undertaken as part of this research degree must constitute a significant
contribution to the knowledge and understanding of a field of study of direct
concern to the faculty and must demonstrate the capacity of the candidate to
carry out independent research. The work presented for examination must be the
original work of the candidate, except where due reference is made in the text.
It may be published and/or unpublished and must not have been previously
submitted for a degree in any educational institution, unless the committee in
any particular case otherwise determines.
The degree may be undertaken in two modes - with supervision over a period of
three to four years full-time or four to eight years part-time, or without
supervision (candidates in this mode have no attendance or supervision
requirements).
An
applicant for admission to candidature under this program must have:
(a) qualified in the university for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and
Bachelor of Surgery; and
(b) have research training that the committee is satisfied is equivalent to
honours 1, or honours 2A, or other qualifications which in the opinion of the
committee are equivalent or a satisfactory substitute.
An applicant for admission to candidature under this program must have qualified, not less than five years previously, for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery: in this university; or in another university recognised for the purpose by the faculty board and, in this case, the applicant must be a member of the academic staff of the faculty unless the faculty board in any particular case otherwise determines and the faculty board must be satisfied that the applicant has, since qualifying for the degrees, have been substantially engaged in the practice and study of medicine or an allied field; or scientific or other scholarly work relevant to the practice of medicine or an allied field.
Dr
Karen McConalogue (the manager)
Research and Graduate Programs
Office
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Monash
University, Victoria 3800
Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9905 4313
Email:
karen.mcconalogue@med.monash.edu.au
Website http://www.med.monash.edu.au/pgrad/research/14.html
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