Surgery

Whether you want to get ahead in your career faster, or improve your knowledge, a Monash postgraduate degree can give you a distinct advantage.

Structure

Areas of research

This course may be undertaken in any of the areas of surgical research offered by the faculty.

Course requirements

This course consists of a research and thesis component.

You must, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff:

1. carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the faculty in your chosen discipline for a specified period, including attending and/or presenting at seminars and other related activities as indicated by the faculty

2. submit for assessment a thesis of not more than 50,000 words on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners. The thesis should embody the results of the student's investigation, which demonstrates independence of thought and the student's ability to carry out research in that discipline. Submission of a thesis including published works may be permitted.

Qualifications

All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed course of study.

See the Section 2.1 of the Graduate Research Handbooks for detailed information.

English requirements

Sound English language skills are required for academic programs at Monash University. See the Section 2.2 of the Graduate Research Handbooks for detailed information.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 9 and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Successful completion of this course will signify that the student has successfully completed a course of postgraduate training in research under academic supervision, and has submitted a thesis that the examiners declare to be a contribution to knowledge and which demonstrates the student's capacity to carry out independent research.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that students will be able to:

1.

identify and define research questions

2.

identify the appropriate research methods to address the research questions

3.

demonstrate mastery of your chosen research methodology/methodologies

4.

demonstrate theoretical knowledge at master's level in your chosen field of surgery

5.

communicate your research findings in a format appropriate to your academic discipline

6.

write up your research into a high quality thesis

7.

contribute new information or new ways of understanding information in the field of surgical research