Masters Degrees (Mbbs)

Overview

Our Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) is the first medical school in Australia to offer credentialed sub-speciality, post-fellowship training. It is located next to Macquarie University Hospital, Australia’s only private hospital on a university campus. In other words, our researchers and teachers are given a uniquely high level of support.

The Master of Medicine (MMed) is a two year, full-time program that allows students to acquire a university qualification demonstrating mastery of medical competence to support their career goals and life-long learning skills. The program is designed to combine the teaching of hands-on medical skills with rigorously assessed competencies, in a framework of ethics, education and research.

Students are encouraged to consider significant and original adaptations to the application and interpretation of existing knowledge.

See the website http://courses.mq.edu.au/international/postgraduate/master/master-of-medicine

Key benefits

- Hands-on clinical experience, supervised and supported by experienced clinical leaders
- Develops medical qualities including a commitment to lifelong learning and research
- A range of sub-specialisations available
- Includes coursework, practice portfolio and a research dissertation

Suitable for

This program is ideally suited to those ideally suited to those entering into a career in a medical pathway.

It is intended for doctors who wish to develop specific expertise in a medical sub-specialty as well as research and leadership capabilities.

Applicants must have two years post-graduate experience, including evidence of a commitment to medical training.

Recognition of prior learning

Course Duration
- 2 years full time
Australian MBBS or recognised equivalent registrable qualification;
and
Full registration as a medical practitioner in jurisdiction of residence or citizenship;
and
Two years of clinical experience with demonstrated commitment to a career in medicine

- 1.5 years full time
Australian MBBS or recognised equivalent registrable qualification;
and
Full registration as a medical practitioner in jurisdiction of residence or citizenship;
and
Two years of clinical experience with demonstrated commitment to a career in medicine;
and
Two years participation in the Royal Australasian College of Physicians training program or recognised equivalent

- 1 year full time
Australian MBBS or recognised equivalent registrable qualification;
and
Full registration as a medical practitioner in jurisdiction of residence or citizenship;
and
Two years of clinical experience with demonstrated commitment to a career in medicine;
and
Two years participation in the Royal Australasian College of Physicians training program or recognised equivalent;
and
Evidence of successful completion of training courses related to the non-clinical units of the program

English language requirements

IELTS of 7.0 overall with minimum 7.0 in each band, or equivalent

All applicants for undergraduate or postgraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.
For more information see English Language Requirements. http://mq.edu.au/study/international/how_to_apply/english_language_requirements/

You may satisfy the English language requirements if you have completed:
- senior secondary studies equivalent to the NSW HSC
- one year of Australian or comparable tertiary study in a country of qualification

See the website http://courses.mq.edu.au/international/postgraduate/master/master-of-medicine

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Overview

Our Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) is the first medical school in Australia to offer credentialed sub-speciality, post-fellowship training. It is located next to Macquarie University Hospital, Australia’s only private hospital on a university campus. In other words, our researchers and teachers are given a uniquely high level of support.

The Master of Surgery (MSurg) is a two year, full time program which allows students to acquire a university qualification demonstrating mastery of surgical competence to support their career goals and life-long learning skills.

The program is designed as a combination of units with three broad characteristics: hands-on surgical skills with rigorously assessed competencies; practice of surgery in a framework of ethics, education and research; and enhancement of leadership capabilities. Through a comprehensive approach to developing surgical expertise, and with the highly developed technical input from the academic surgeons, the Master of Surgery provides a unique opportunity for surgeons to further develop their competence, knowledge and understanding as professionals, leaders and scholars in the area of surgery.

See the website http://courses.mq.edu.au/international/postgraduate/master/master-of-surgery

Key benefits

- Hands-on clinical experience, supervised and supported by experienced clinical leaders
- Develops essential surgical qualities including a commitment to lifelong learning and research
- A range of sub-specialisations available

Suitable for

This program is ideally suited to those entering into a surgical career pathway.

It is intended for doctors who wish to develop specific expertise in a surgical sub-specialty as well as research and leadership capabilities.

Applicants must have two years post-graduate experience, including evidence of a commitment to surgical training.

Recognition of prior learning

Course Duration
- 2 years full time
Australian MBBS or recognised equivalent registrable qualification;
and
Full registration as a medical practitioner in jurisdiction of residence or citizenship;
and
Two years of clinical experience with demonstrated commitment to a career in surgery

- 1.5 years full time
Australian MBBS or recognised equivalent registrable qualification;
and
Full registration as a medical practitioner in jurisdiction of residence or citizenship;
and
Two years of clinical experience with demonstrated commitment to a career in surgery;
and
Two years participation in the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons SET training program or recognised equivalent

- 1 year full time
Australian MBBS or recognised equivalent registrable qualification;
and
Full registration as a medical practitioner in jurisdiction of residence or citizenship;
and
Two years of clinical experience with demonstrated commitment to a career in surgery;
and
Two years participation in the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons SET training program or recognised equivalent;
and
Evidence of successful completion of training courses related to the non-clinical units of the program

English language requirements

IELTS of 7.0 overall with minimum 7.0 in each band, or equivalent

All applicants for undergraduate or postgraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.
For more information see English Language Requirements. http://mq.edu.au/study/international/how_to_apply/english_language_requirements/

You may satisfy the English language requirements if you have completed:
- senior secondary studies equivalent to the NSW HSC
- one year of Australian or comparable tertiary study in a country of qualification

See the website http://courses.mq.edu.au/international/postgraduate/master/master-of-surgery

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Our Medical and Molecular Biosciences MRes is a research-based course with a taught component that is equivalent to an MSc. It provides a springboard into a career that involves a working knowledge of scientific research.

The course is designed for graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or other science disciplines, and for intercalating and fully qualified MBBS or BDS students. It can be taken either as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD or MD.

The taught component of the course includes subject-specific content in the area of medical and molecular biosciences. You have the flexibility to develop your own bespoke course by selecting additional, complementary modules. You will also participate in training in general research principles, and other professional and key skills.

Your research project comprises the major element of the course. This project will involve 24 weeks of research in an area of medical and molecular biosciences under the supervision of an expert academic researcher in the field.

The course allows you to experience an internationally competitive research area, predominantly in academia but also potentially in industry.

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This Doctorate in Medicine is for clinicians working in practice who would like to undertake a programme of individual research, under the principal supervision of a clinical specialist. It provides maximum flexibility and enables candidates to contribute to the final award using previous research.

The MD will provide the opportunity to study a wide range of subject areas relevant to clinical practice, these may involve clinically based research, laboratory based research or a combination of both. A thesis of up to 80,000 words, in which candidates must demonstrate a significant original contribution to clinical practice will complete the programme.


--- The Programme ---
The programme has been designed to enable maximum flexibility and is further enhanced by the opportunity for candidates to contribute to the final award using previous (recent) research.

The MD affords candidates the opportunity to study a wide range of subject areas relevant to their own clinical practice and this may involve clinically based research, laboratory based research or a combination of both. The culmination of the programme will be the thesis, in which candidates must demonstrate a significant original contribution to clinical practice.

Candidates who have completed the MD programme will typically:
• Be able to develop theoretical concepts, systematically design and implement a project with the intention of the generation of new knowledge within a specified clinical area and recognise and adjust for unforeseen problems.
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of recent advances within the field.
• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of appropriate research techniques and methods of
academic enquiry.
• Provide evidence of original independent and critical thinking.
• Demonstrate an ability to critically analyse and evaluate their own research findings and those of others.
• Provide evidence of the creation of new knowledge or new application of existing knowledge within their clinical area, through original research which advances or extends practice and merits publication.


--- Who should enrol? ---
The MD is offered as a part time programme for Medical Consultants, General Practitioners, Specialist Registrars and other interested medical clinicians. The programme is designed to allow the thesis to be completed over a minimum of two years alongside any existing clinical commitment.

Candidates must provide evidence of personal, professional and educational experience that demonstrates an ability to meet the demands of and benefit from a programme of research training.

In additions candidates wishing to enrol for the award of MD shall satisfy the following criteria:

• Normally have obtained MBBS degrees (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery) or equivalent from a recognised institution.
• Hold or be eligible for full registration or hold limited registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) or equivalent.
• Normally have three years relevant professional practice experience.
• Be in employment or have arranged employment for the period of research.


--- Resources ---
Whilst undertaking the programme candidates will have access to a variety of learning opportunities to meet their individual learning needs. This is provided by the generic research training programme. An individual programme of skills development and training will be negotiated with the candidate and supervisory team prior to registration.

Candidates will also have regular opportunities to network with peers via regular monitoring meetings and also via StudyNet, the University’s managed learning environment.


--- Supervision ----
Supervision is provided by a supervisory team made up of at least two supervisors, a university academic and a clinical supervisor. The team will have experience of supervision of at least 2 successful doctoral level studies.

Whilst undergoing the programme and in addition to ongoing supervision by the supervisory team, candidates will undergo periodic progress assessments and must provide evidence of progress of the programme of research, including details of achievements to date and future direction of the work, as well as discussing the approach taken and how the work is contributing to clinical practice.


--- What do I do next? ---
• Approach your clinical supervisor with your research idea.
• Contact 2 references (who are not to be involved in your supervisory team)
• Write a synopsis of your proposed project and send it to [email protected]


--- Application ---
To obtain an application form for the Doctorate in Medicine contact Jill Kilvington, Research Administrator

Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01707 285269

Or apply on line at http://www.herts.ac.uk/

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Our Biotechnology and Business Enterprise MRes is a research-based course with a taught component that is equivalent to an MSc. It provides a springboard into a career that involves a working knowledge of scientific research.

The course is for students with a BSc in the life sciences or another science discipline. It is also for intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students. You can study the course as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route to a PhD or MD.

The taught part of the course includes biotechnology and business enterprise specific content. You have the flexibility to select complementary modules and develop a bespoke course. You will also receive training in general research principles and in professional and key skills.

The course focuses on how to turn research laboratory breakthroughs into successful biotechnology companies. Subjects covered include:
-Business models
-Securing funding from venture capitalists and other sources
-Establishing licensing, contracts and legal ownership
-Critical aspects of business planning and project management
-The science of the biotechnology industry and processing

You will attend presentations and workshops by:
-Entrepreneurs
-Academics with business experience
-Business and legal advisers

Your research project is the major element of the course. Your project involves 24 weeks of research in biotechnology and business enterprise. Supervision is by expert academic researchers in your field of interest.

Biotechnology and business enterprise is a competitive research area. Your studies will be mainly based in academia, though potentially in industry too.

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Our Epidemiology MRes is a research-based course with a taught component that is equivalent to an MSc. It provides a springboard into a career that involves a working knowledge of scientific research.

The course is designed for graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or other science disciplines, and for intercalating and fully qualified MBBS or BDS students. It can be taken either as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD or MD.

The taught component of the course includes subject-specific content in the area of epidemiology. You have the flexibility to develop your own bespoke course by selecting additional, complementary modules. You will also participate in training in general research principles, and other professional and key skills.

You will study a subject-specific module in clinical epidemiology that provides theoretical and practical understanding of:
-The value, theoretical basis and practicalities of epidemiology
-Approaches to epidemiological research

It covers the basic epidemiology of cancer, children's health and adult onset diseases, with an emphasis on practical application.

Your research project comprises the major element of the course. This project will involve 24 weeks of research in an area of epidemiology under the supervision of an expert academic researcher in the field.

The course allows you to experience an internationally competitive research area, predominantly in academia but also potentially in industry.

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The Immunobiology MRes is a research-based qualification with a taught component that is of an equivalent standard to an MSc. The course provides a springboard into a career that involves a working knowledge of scientific research in academia and industry.

The course is designed for graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or other science disciplines, and for intercalating and fully qualified MBBS or BDS students. It can be taken either as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD or MD.

The taught component of the course includes subject-specific content in the area of immunobiology. You have the flexibility to develop your own bespoke course by selecting additional, complementary modules. You will also participate in training in general research principles, and other professional and key skills.

Your research project comprises the major element of the course. This project will involve 24 weeks of research in an area of immunology or immunobiology under the supervision of an expert academic researcher in the field.

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Our Molecular Microbiology MRes is a research-based course with a taught component that is equivalent to an MSc. It provides a springboard into a career that involves a working knowledge of scientific research.

The course is designed for graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or other science disciplines, and for intercalating and fully qualified MBBS or BDS students. It can be taken either as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD or MD.

The taught component of the course includes subject-specific content in the area of molecular microbiology. You have the flexibility to develop your own bespoke course by selecting additional, complementary modules. You will also participate in training in general research principles, and other professional and key skills.

A subject-based module in molecular microbiology focuses on how model organisms, representative of the diversity of the bacterial sub-kingdom, are helping to add clarity to central biological questions in bacteriology, such as the control and regulation of cell division and of gene expression.

Your research project comprises the major element of the course. This project will involve 24 weeks of research in an area of molecular microbiology under the supervision of an expert academic researcher in the field.

The course allows you to experience an internationally competitive research area, predominantly in academia but also potentially in industry.

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Our Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine MRes is a research-based course with a taught component that is equivalent to an MSc. It provides a springboard into a career that involves a working knowledge of scientific research.

The course is designed for graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or other science disciplines, and for intercalating and fully qualified MBBS or BDS students. It can be taken either as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD or MD.

The taught component of the course includes subject-specific content in the area of stem cells and regenerative medicine. You have the flexibility to develop your own bespoke course by selecting additional, complementary modules. You will also participate in training in general research principles, and other professional and key skills.

The subject-based modules focus on interdisciplinary research that seeks to convert stem cell research and technologies into cost-effective, ethically robust 21st century health solutions that will ameliorate degenerative diseases, the effects of ageing and serious injury. This strand is delivered jointly with Durham University, with project opportunities in both universities.

Your research project comprises the major element of the course. This project will involve 24 weeks of research in an area of stem cells and regenerative medicine under the supervision of an expert academic researcher in the field.

The course allows you to experience an internationally competitive research area, predominantly in academia but also potentially in industry.

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Our Systems Biology MRes is a research-based course with a taught component that is equivalent to an MSc. It provides a springboard into a career that involves a working knowledge of scientific research.

The course is designed for graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or other science disciplines, and for intercalating and fully qualified MBBS or BDS students. It can be taken either as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD or MD.

The taught component of the course includes subject-specific content in the area of systems biology. You have the flexibility to develop your own bespoke course by selecting additional, complementary modules. You will also participate in training in general research principles, and other professional and key skills.

Subject-based modules aim to develop a new generation of creative, innovative scientists and engineers, whose expertise spans the biological and physical domains. It introduces you to systems biology approaches that enable you to understand and manipulate complex biological systems, particularly the vulnerability of such systems to stress.

Your research project comprises the major element of the course. This project will involve 24 weeks of research in an area of systems biology under the supervision of an expert academic researcher in the field.

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Our Toxicology MRes is a research-based course with a taught component that is equivalent to an MSc. It provides a springboard into a career that involves a working knowledge of scientific research.

The course is designed for graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or other science disciplines, and for intercalating and fully qualified MBBS or BDS students. It can be taken either as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD or MD.

The taught component of the course includes subject-specific content in the area of toxicology. You have the flexibility to develop your own bespoke course by selecting additional, complementary modules. You will also participate in training in general research principles, and other professional and key skills.

The subject-based modules give a broad understanding in toxicology, from basic concepts and molecular mechanisms to a review of target organ toxicities, pre-clinical and clinical pharmaceutical toxicology testing. They provide a broad overview of toxicology as it is applied in the pharmaceutical industries.

Your research project comprises the major element of the course. This project will involve 24 weeks of research in an area of toxicology under the supervision of an expert academic researcher in the field.

The course allows you to experience an internationally competitive research area, predominantly in academia but also potentially in industry.

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Our Translational Medicine and Therapeutics MRes is a research-based course with a taught component that is equivalent to an MSc. It provides a springboard into a career that involves a working knowledge of scientific research.

The course is designed for graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or other science disciplines, and for intercalating and fully qualified MBBS or BDS students. It can be taken either as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD or MD.

The taught component of the course includes subject-specific content in the area of translational medicine and therapeutics. You have the flexibility to develop your own bespoke course by selecting additional, complementary modules. You will also participate in training in general research principles, and other professional and key skills.

Subject-based modules in translational medicine and therapeutics provide the opportunity to learn about the development and evaluation of new medicines and to develop skills in translational research relating to therapeutics. Teaching and supervision is provided by both university-based academics and experts from the pharmaceutical industry.

Your research project comprises the major element of the course. This project will involve 24 weeks of research in an area of translational medicine and therapeutics under the supervision of an expert academic researcher in the field.

The course allows you to experience an internationally competitive research area, predominantly in academia but also potentially in industry.

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The Transplantation MRes enables you to experience an internationally competitive research area, predominantly in academia but also potentially in industry.

The course is designed for graduates with a BSc in the life sciences and is also suitable for graduates from other science disciplines and intercalating and fully qualified MBBS or BDS students.

There is a taught component with subject-specific content in the area of Transplantation. Subject-based modules provide a broad exposure to diverse aspects of transplantation, from clinical concepts to cutting edge scientific development. There will be a unique opportunity to gain insights into the speciality of transplantation sciences in the context of transplantation of haematopoietic stem cells, corneal/limbal stem cells and a variety of solid organs.

The modules aim to:
-Provide sound understanding of the scientific basis underlying the therapeutic benefits and adverse effects of clinical transplants
-Highlight the research areas where applications of immunology and cell biology can improve transplant outcome and patient wellbeing
-Provide a view of bench to bedside translational links between scientific research and clinical practice

The course emphasises the clinical practice driven research, which prepares students for a future career in either medical practice or broad biomedical research. Main topics covered include:
-Transplantation immunology related to cellular and molecular basis of allogeneic immune responses, tolerance, immunosuppression
-The genetic and molecular basis of HLA system, non-HLA immunogenetics, histocompatibility, impact of HLA matching in choice of donor and transplant outcome
-Transplantation pathology related to graft-versus-host disease following haematopoietic stem cell transplant, rejection following solid organ transplant, tissue damage and loss of graft function
-Manipulation of haematopoietic stem cells for clinical use
-Development of novel therapeutic strategies to aid improvement of clinical transplant outcome

It has the flexibility for you to develop your own bespoke course by choosing additional, complementary modules from a wide selection. You will also undertake training in general research principles and other professional and key skills.

The research project comprises the major element of the course. This project will involve 24 weeks’ carrying out research in the area of transplantation under the supervision of an expert academic researcher in the field.

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Our Medical Genetics MRes is a research-based course with a taught component that is equivalent to an MSc. It provides a springboard into a career that involves a working knowledge of scientific research.

The course is designed for graduates with a BSc in the life sciences or other science disciplines, and for intercalating and fully qualified MBBS or BDS students. It can be taken either as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route onto a PhD or MD.

The taught component of the course includes subject-specific content in the area of medical genetics. You have the flexibility to develop your own bespoke course by selecting additional, complementary modules. You will also participate in training in general research principles, and other professional and key skills.

Your research project comprises the major element of the course. This project will involve 24 weeks of research in an area of medical genetics under the supervision of an expert academic researcher in the field.

The course allows you to experience an internationally competitive research area, predominantly in academia but also potentially in industry.

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Our Ageing and Health MRes is a research-based course with a taught component that is equivalent to an MSc. It provides a springboard into a career that involves a working knowledge of scientific research.

This course is for students with a BSc in life sciences or another science discipline. It is also for intercalating and qualified MBBS or BDS students. You can study the course as a stand-alone qualification or as an entry route to a PhD or MD.

The taught part of the course includes ageing and health specific content. You have the flexibility to select complementary modules and develop a bespoke course. You will also have training in general research principles, professional and key skills.

Your research project is the major element of the course. Your project involves 24 weeks of research in an area of ageing and health. Supervision is by expert academic researchers in your field of interest.

Ageing and health is a competitive research area. Your studies will be mainly based in academia, though potentially in industry too.

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