Master of Medical Research
Program code
5626
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
1 to 1.5 years full-time
3 years part-time
Credit points
120
Indicative fee
Exempt under RTP (more)
Commencing in
Trimesters 1 and 2
About this program
This degree provides graduates with the opportunity to undertake advanced study and research. You will gain a thorough training in applied scientific research and methodology and be prepared for higher degree by research studies and professional employment in the research field. The program consists of coursework (40 credit points) and a research component (80 credit point dissertation).
The coursework will provide critical evaluation of research and presentation, develop the student's knowledge and understanding of statistical analyses techniques as applied to scientific research and develop an awareness of research proposal design and background. Students will have the opportunity to develop a research proposal including aims, methodology and a literature review.
The dissertation involves applied research on a specific project, a seminar and thesis describing the research in detail.
Attendance information
The Master of Medical Research is offered full-time and part-time on campus - students are required to complete coursework and a dissertation. This program allows both trimester 1 and trimester 2 entry.
Students must undertake the program structure relevant to the pathway in which they are being supervised for their Dissertation - Medical Science, Medicine or Pharmacy.
The program may be completed over 3 standard trimesters (18 months) or over 12 months. The accelerated option over 12 months utilises trimester 3 - students who choose this option must first ensure that their dissertation supervisor(s) will be available in the trimester 3 period.
6001HLS Dissertation Preparation must be completed in the first trimester of study and is taught intensively in the week prior to the start of trimester - students must be available to attend this course. It is offered as a one week intensive in Orientation week on campus. Attendance at this course is compulsory as it provides essential information for completion of the dissertation and the laboratory workplace health and safety requirements. Students who fail to undertake the prescribed workplace health and safety training will not gain entry into laboratories and will not be able to fulfil the requirements of the program.
Dissertation: The 80 credit point dissertation (research) component will require you to attend campus to undertake your research. During your enrolment in the dissertation component of this program, it is expected that you will be able to work independently for most of the time. The requirement for on-campus attendance is relatively flexible and unstructured. However, you will be required to meet regularly with your supervisors and it is recommended that you discuss the on-campus attendance requirements with your supervisors at the start of the dissertation. Depending on your project, attendance at off-campus locations may also be required.
Managing Study Interruptions
Leave of AbsenceTaking a leave of absence from this program is permitted, subject to conditions outlined in the Enrolment Procedure.
My career opportunities
You will be prepared for professional employment in public and private sector research positions. You will also be able to continue with higher degree studies and pursue a research career.
Pathways to further study
Students who successfully complete the Master of Medical Research program will be eligible to apply for entry to doctoral research programs.
Additional fee information
Domestic research candidates
Domestic candidates who are admitted to this Higher Degree Research (HDR) program are exempt from tuition fees. Candidates will be provided a Commonwealth Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset supplemented by tuition fee support from Griffith University.