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
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
completed an approved medical degree of at least two years standing with a minimum H2A average, or higher
not less than two years experience as a medical officer in a hospital affiliated to an appropriate university for teaching
completed the first part of the relevant medical colleges specialist training program or its equivalent.
English requirement
IELTS 7, no band below 7TOEFL iBT 94, no band below 24PTE Academic 65-72, no band below 65Cambridge C1 Advanced / C2 Proficiency 185-190, no band below 185
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.