Master of Surgery for 2013

At a glance

2013 Handbook entry 

Career opportunities

Students who have completed the course will demonstrate a thorough understanding of relevant research techniques in their field through a review of the relevant literature. They will demonstrate their ability, under supervision to apply relevant research techniques to their chosen field of study. Students will be able to present high-quality written work suitable for publication in appropriate scholarly journals, and be able to critically evaluate both their own and others' written work in their chosen field.

Surgical research is assuming greater importance in the career development of surgeons of all specialties. Qualified surgeons wanting to expand and enhance their knowledge will benefit from this course.

Why study Master of Surgery?

The Master of Surgery is a research degree. Candidates undertake a research project under the direct supervision of a member of the academic staff. The work undertaken as part of this research degree must constitute a significant contribution to the knowledge and understanding of a field of study of direct concern to the faculty, and must demonstrate the capacity of the candidate to carry out independent research.

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

1.5 years full-time
3 years part-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course.

Research Training Scheme (RTS)
RTS places are available to Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens.

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

Throughout the year

Attendances

  • On-campus at Alfred Hospital: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Box Hill: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at MMC: full-time, part-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Course code: 3443

CRICOS code: 049254G

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences Research Degrees Office: telephone +61 3 9905 4313; email med-research.degrees@monash.edu or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/pgrad/research/

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

1.5 years full-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 37,640 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

Throughout the year

Attendances

  • On-campus at Alfred Hospital: full-time
  • On-campus at Box Hill: full-time
  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time
  • On-campus at MMC: full-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences

Course code: 3443

CRICOS code: 049254G

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   For enquiries contact the Monash University Institute for Graduate Research
Telephone: +61 3 9905 1538
Email: research.degrees@monash.edu

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

An applicant must have qualified not less than two years previously for the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent at Monash University or another university approved by the faculty board. An applicant must also intend to pursue a career in surgery or have applied for or been accepted into the Surgical Education and Training program of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or an equivalent surgical training program approved by the faculty board; or hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or equivalent higher surgical qualification as approved by the faculty board. In addition, an applicant must have been substantially engaged, since qualifying for the degree of Bachelor of Surgey or its equivalent, in the practice and study of surgery or scientific work relevant to the practice of surgery to the satisfaction of the faculty board.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for this course are submitted via the research degree and scholarship online application form.

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course are submitted via the research degree and scholarship online application form.

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

English requirements for international students

IELTS 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0: TOEFL 577 with a TWE of 5; or a computer based TOEFL 233 with an Essay Rating (ER) of 5.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Semester two (July)

Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.

Enrolment obligation

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.