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Units indexed by faculty Master of SurgeryCourse code: 3443 + Course abbreviation: MSurg + 3 semesters full-time, 6 semesters part-time Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Monash Medical Centre, Clayton; Alfred Hospital, Prahran; or off-site locations) Course descriptionSurgical research is assuming greater importance in the career development of surgeons of all specialties. Entry requirementsA candidate must not less than two years prior to applying for admission to candidature: (a) have qualified for the degree of Bachelor of Surgery (BS) of Monash university, or (b) hold the Part 1 Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) or equivalent body and by being an accredited trainee in surgery as evidenced by acceptance in or completion of an advanced accredited training program of the RACS or equivalent body acceptable to the faculty, and (c) 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. Course structureCandidates will be required to undertake a major research program and submit a thesis for examination. The thesis should embody the results of an investigation carried out by the candidate, under supervision, which shows independence of thought and which demonstrates the candidate’s ability to carry out research in the discipline of surgery. Contact detailsInquiriesProfessor Julian Smith Telephone: +61 3 9594 5500 Email: julian.smith@med.monash.edu.au Website: www.med.monash.edu.au/pgrad/research/msurgery.html Course coordinatorProfessor Julian Smith Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |