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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 descriptionThis course, offered by the Department of Surgery, provides research opportunities which recognise that surgical 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 (a) have qualified for the degree of Bachelor of Surgery of another university recognised as equivalent to the Monash BS, and (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. The thesis would not normally exceed 50,000 words. Contact detailsProfessor Julian Smith, Monash Medical Centre: telephone: +61 3 9594 5500; fax: +61 3 9594 6045; email: julian.smith@med.monash.edu.au or visit www.med.monash.edu.au/pgrad/research/msurgery.html Course coordinatorProfessor Julian Smith Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |