Graduate Research Degrees

RESEARCH IN OPHTHALMOLOGY INFORMATION SESSION - 11 SEPTEMBER 2007

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We have a growing diverse program incorporating laboratory, clinical and public health research. Read more about the specific research projects of some of our current students and recent graduates.

Doctor of Philosophy

The PhD program is usually based on a three-year research degree incorporating a thesis of 80,000 to 100,000 words. The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is administered through the Melbourne School of Graduate Research. Find out more about PhDs generally, or PhDs within the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences.

Doctor of Medicine

The MD program is an approved supervised program of not less than two years full-time research (or equivalent part-time) resulting in a thesis of 80,000 to 100,000 words. This research degree is for candidates who have an MBBS degree (or equivalent). Find out more about Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.

Master of Philosophy

An internationally recognised masters (by research) degree. Students produce a thesis of approximately 30,000-35,000 words, which is externally examined. The MPhil is also administered through the Melbourne School of Graduate Research. Find out more about Master of Philosophy.

Master of Medicine

The Master of Medicine (MMed) may be taken as a one to two year research degree. Students produce a thesis of 30,000 - 40,000 words. Read more about MMed degrees.

Master of Surgery

This research degree is for candidates who have an MBBS degree (or equivalent) and surgical experience. Find out more about Master of Surgery (MS) degrees.

Scholarships

There are many different scholarships available for postgraduate research students. Find out where to look for relevant scholarships.

Resources

We take the responsibility of providing adequate facilities and resources for graduate research students very seriously. Find out more about resources for graduate research students.

Links

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