Master of Surgery (552AA)

The Master of Surgery by research can be undertaken in any of the following departments of the Melbourne Medical School:

• Surgery, Austin Health
• Surgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital
• Surgery, St Vincent's Hospital
• Surgery, Western Campus
• Surgery, Northern Health
• Ophthalmology
• Otolaryngology
• Paediatrics, Royal Children's Hospital

Commencement periods

• Students may commence a Higher Degree by Research at any time during the year between 1st March and 31 October. Commencement between 1st and 28th February or between 1st and 30th November may be approved subject to approval of the proposed principal supervisor. Commencement in January or December is not permitted.
• Commencement in the degree is subject to prior arrangement with their nominated supervisor and the Learning and Teaching Unit. (Scholarships have separate rules and students should seek approval from Melbourne Scholarships to vary their scholarship commencement).
• Please check with the relevant academic unit prior to making any arrangements for enrolment or travel.

Policies and Procedures

A range of University policies and procedures apply to students enrolled in Higher Degrees by Research and students should familiarise themselves with these policies via the University Policy Library.