Surgical research is assuming greater importance in the career development of surgeons of all specialities. This course is open to qualified professional surgeons. Candidates for the degree will be required to undertake a major research program and will be required to submit a thesis for examination. The thesis should embody the results of an investigation carried out by the candidate, under supervision, which shows independence of thought and which demonstrates the candidate's ability to carry out research in the discipline of surgery.
| Domestic students | International students | |
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| Intakes | Throughout the year | Throughout the year |
| Course Content | University handbook entry for this course | University handbook entry for this course |
| Duration | 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time | 1.5 years |
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Fees for 2009
Multiply fee by duration for approximate cost |
Commonwealth supported place (CSP) Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course. Research Training Scheme (RTS) |
International fee per 48 credit points 48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year $30,600 AUD |
| CRICOS code | Not applicable | 049254G |
| Monash course code | 3443 | 3443 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences | Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences |
| Contact | Research Degrees Office, telephone +61 3 9905 4313; email research.degrees@med.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/pgrad/research | Research Degrees Office, telephone +61 3 9905 4313; email research.degrees@med.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.med.monash.edu.au/pgrad/research |
A candidate must not less than two years prior to applying for admission to candidature have:
a) qualified for the degree of Bachelor of Surgery (BS) at this university or Bachelor of Surgery in another university recognised by the faculty board and, unless the faculty board resolves otherwise, have held an appointment in the university for a period of not less than two years, and
(b) hold part 1 Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) or equivalent body acceptable to the faculty and since qualifying for the degree of Bachelor of Surgery have been substantially engaged in the practice and study of surgery or in scientific works which, in the option of the faculty board is relevant to the practice of surgery.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty.
Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty.
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.
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
Applications are made directly to the University and can be made online via International Recruitment Services.
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