
Master of Medicine
Health and welfare
The Master of Medicine (by Research) at University of Melbourne is available to medical graduates of at least two years standing and not less than two years experience as a medical officer in a hospital affiliated to an appropriate university for the purpose of teaching. The program gives students the opportunity to undertake research on a specific area of medicine under academic supervision. The degree can be undertaken in the following departments of the Melbourne Medical School: General Pract
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Research)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Parkville
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 007317M
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Course overview
The Master of Medicine (by Research) at University of Melbourne is available to medical graduates of at least two years standing and not less than two years experience as a medical officer in a hospital affiliated to an appropriate university for the purpose of teaching. The program gives students the opportunity to undertake research on a specific area of medicine under academic supervision. The degree can be undertaken in the following departments of the Melbourne Medical School: General Practice, Medicine, St Vincents Hospital, Medicine, Western Precinct, Paediatrics, Royal Childrens Hospital
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. To be considered for entry, you must have: - completed an approved medical degree of at least two years standing with a minimum H2A average, or higher; and - not less than two years’ experience as a medical officer in a hospital affiliated to an appropriate university for teaching; and - completed the first part of the relevant medical colleges’ specialist training program or its equivalent. 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 Boardrules on the use of selection instruments. Note: The following colleges’ specialist training programs have previously been recognised for satisfying (1.3). Other colleges’ specialist training programs will be considered on an individual basis. - Australian College of Dermatologists; - Royal Australasian College of Physicians; - Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom; - University of Singapore (Master of Medicine); - Royal Australasian College of Surgeons; - Royal Australian College of General Practitioners; - Royal Australasian College of Radiologists; - Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists; - Royal College of Pathologists of Australia; - Royal College of Pathologists (U.K.); - Royal Australian College of Ophthalmologists.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
1. To be considered for entry, you must have: - completed an approved medical degree of at least two years standing with a minimum H2A average, or higher; and - not less than two years’ experience as a medical officer in a hospital affiliated to an appropriate university for teaching; and - completed the first part of the relevant medical colleges’ specialist training program or its equivalent. 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 Boardrules on the use of selection instruments. Note: The following colleges’ specialist training programs have previously been recognised for satisfying (1.3). Other colleges’ specialist training programs will be considered on an individual basis. - Australian College of Dermatologists; - Royal Australasian College of Physicians; - Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom; - University of Singapore (Master of Medicine); - Royal Australasian College of Surgeons; - Royal Australian College of General Practitioners; - Royal Australasian College of Radiologists; - Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists; - Royal College of Pathologists of Australia; - Royal College of Pathologists (U.K.); - Royal Australian College of Ophthalmologists.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $56,000per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Medicinestudy.unimelb.edu.au
- The University of Melbourneunimelb.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Information for international students from ChinaOfficial source
- English language requirementsOfficial source
- Graduate coursework entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Graduate research entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Undergraduate entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Australian Year 12 international entry score guideOfficial source
- GCE A Levels entry score guideOfficial source
- International Baccalaureate entry score guideOfficial source
- Trinity College Foundation Studies entry score guideOfficial source
- Official course catalogue and course-specific entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

