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About the course
This Masters by Research is designed for qualified medical practitioners and surgeons seeking structured training in independent surgical research. You will build advanced investigative, writing and critical appraisal skills while developing discipline-specific expertise and clinical leadership. Research training is coordinated at Waurn Ponds with strong online support, and most project work is undertaken in your workplace with shared academic and local expert supervision in surgery and medicine.
Career outcome
Graduates are equipped to contribute to evidence-based surgical practice through independent research and high-quality scholarly communication suitable for publication and presentation. The degree supports progression into academic medicine, clinical research roles, surgical training pathways and leadership-oriented positions in hospitals and health services. It also strengthens capability to evaluate and lead research activity within surgical teams and broader medicine as a Masters by Research in Medicine.
Living Costs in Geelong**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 23 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,000 - 1,323 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 665 - 879 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 13 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 257 - 339 |
Average Salary***
