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Doctor of Medical Science (J15TC) // Course structure
About this course
Coordinator
Associate Dean (Research Training)
Contact
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Health Hub
Level 1, Brownless Biomedical Library
The University of Melbourne (Parkville Campus)
Victoria 3010, Australia
Future students: http://mdhs-study.unimelb.edu.au/degrees
Current students: mdhs-gr@unimelb.edu.au
Course structure
Candidates undertake individual research resulting in the production of published papers and these papers form the basis of the thesis submitted for examination. Normally the number, type, focus and length of paper is discussed with the Advisor and agreed prior to commencement of work towards the compilation. The advisor is appointed by the Head of Department.
The DMedSc may normally be undertaken in any department of the Melbourne Medical School and in some academic units such as the Centre for Youth, Mental Health and the Department of Medical Biology (WEHI). Please note that entry is subject to the availability of a suitable supervisor and research project.
The DMedSc by compilation is not available for enrolment through these departments: Florey Department of Neuroscience and Mental Health, The Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, Department of Medical Bionics.
Last updated: 16 April 2024