Master of Medical Science (MMedSc) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Otago |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master of Medical Science (MMedSc)  is a one-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) research degree involving a supervised investigation in a branch of medical science. This degree  involves a year of full-time research in any field of medical science, often a clinical discipline, at Master's level. A thesis is submitted. This in-depth study by the medical graduate is often the first step towards a higher degree; e.g. a PhD and a research/academic career.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master of Medical Science (MMedSc)  is a one-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) research degree involving a supervised investigation in a branch of medical science. This degree  involves a year of full-time research in any field of medical science, often a clinical discipline, at Master's level. A thesis is submitted. This in-depth study by the medical graduate is often the first step towards a higher degree; e.g. a PhD and a research/academic career.

Admission Requirements

80+
169+
50+
6+
105+
  1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
  2. Every applicant must have been awarded the degree of Bachelor of Medical Science (prior to 2001) or the degree of Bachelor of Medical Science with Honours; or have been awarded the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of a university in New Zealand; or have an equivalent medical qualification acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).

1 Year
Feb

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