StudyQA — PhD: Medical Science — University of Melbourne

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The Doctor of Medical Science (DMedSc) is a graduate research doctorate offered by the Melbourne Medical School to medical graduates of the University of Melbourne and other recognised universities. The DMedSc enrolled candidature course (J15AA) is designed for medical graduates to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research at the doctoral research level.

Intake

Students may commence the degree at any time during the year between 1 February and 15 December.
Commencement is subject to prior arrangement with their nominated supervisor and the MDHS Learning and Teaching Unit. (Scholarships have separate rules and students should seek approval from Melbourne Scholarships to vary their scholarshp commencement).
Please check with the relevant academic unit prior to making any arrangements for enrolment or travel.

The DMedSc is classified as a research doctorate with thesis requirements and examination comparable to the Doctor of Philosophy.
Candidates enrol in a thesis subject for the duration of the degree.
The normal period of candidature is 3 years for full-time candidates (part-time equivalent) with the possibility of up to 12 months extension.
All candidates are required to complete a minimum of 12 months full-time research at the University in order to benefit from planning, conducting and writing up their research within a University community and environment.
Normally the entire degree is undertaken at the University.
A candidate will have appropriately experienced supervisor/s and an Advisory Committee who in consultation with the candidate, arranges a course of supervised research designed to suit the individual requirements and interests of the candidate.
A candidate may be required to supplement their research program by attendance at, or enrolment in, additional subjects if considered necessary by the supervisor(s).
All candidates are expected to attend departmental seminars over the period of their candidature.
Academic progress is reviewed regularly throughout the degree.
All candidates for the degree will be examined on the basis of their thesis which is examined externally. The thesis should normally be between 50,000 and 80,000 words (and may not exceed 100,000 words) in length excluding tables, illustrations and bibliography.
Candidates should refer to the University policy library and the Graduate Research Hub for further information regarding candidature, academic progress, ethics, thesis preparation and examination.
To be eligible to submit a thesis for examination, students must be enrolled in their course for the minimum period of 6 months full-time equivalent.
The DMedSc may normally be undertaken in any department of the Melbourne Medical School and in some Faculty-based academic units such as the Centre for Youth, Mental Health or Department of Medical Biology (WEHI). Please note that entry is subject to the availability of a suitable supervisor and research project and the approval of the Head of Department.

1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have:

completed a medical degree with a minimum (University of Melbourne) 75% weighted average, or higher; and
held the completion for at least two years.

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

2. In ranking applications, the selection committee will consider:

prior academic performance and, if relevant, professional qualifications;
performance at interview;
understanding of the research question to be explored;
motivation and capacity to complete the course in a timely manner;
relevant prior research and/or professional experience; and
referee reports.

3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

4. The minimum English language requirements for this course are Band 7.0 IELTS