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
Credit points
120
Indicative fee
$34,500.00* per year (more)
* 2024 indicative annual fee
CRICOS code
086016C
Commencing in
Trimester 1 and Trimester 2
Next start date
Trimester 2 2024
Applications close
Monday, 13 May 2024
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.
Coursework: Students are required to complete three core courses and a listed elective. Two of the three core courses (6001HLS Dissertation Preparation and 6001MSC Advanced Studies in Health Sciences) are offered only at the Gold Coast campus, the third (6002HLS Quantitative Research) is offered at Gold Coast campus and online. Some listed elective courses are offered at other campuses, and also online.
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 at the Gold Coast 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 the Gold Coast 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.
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
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.
International students
An International student is one who is not:
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen or
- a Pacific Engagement visa holder or
- a person who has Australian permanent resident status.
Indicative annual tuition fee
The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points (two full-time trimesters).
The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
Tuition fees
- An International student pays tuition fees.
- Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program prior to 2014 is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student commenced the program.
- The tuition fee for students who commence their program from 2014 onwards is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
Program fees for the Master of Medical Research (5626)
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Changing programs
If an International student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.
Permanent resident status
If an undergraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will be provided with a domestic fee-paying place.
The student may then apply for a Commonwealth supported place at the next admission period provided that the student satisfies the conditions for transfer from a domestic fee-paying place to a Commonwealth supported place as set out in the Undergraduate Programs Admission Policy.
If a postgraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth supported place (subject to availability) or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
If a research student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
Further information
- Fees and Charges Procedure
- 3.6 - Fees for International Students
- 3.9 - Administrative and Miscellaneous Charges
- Cost of studying in Australia