Master of Medicine

Minimum eligibility

You’re considered an international student based on your citizenship – even if you're studying in Australia.

Masters

You must have completed an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution. Most Masters degrees also require a minimum WAM (Weighted Average Mark)based on your previous studies for entry. You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you’re eligible for a specific Masters degree.

Depending on your previous studies and experience you could also be eligible for credit towards your studies at the University.

Find Masters by coursework degrees

Doctorates

If you go on to a doctorate, you need to have completed an Honours and Masters degree in the relevant discipline. Additional qualifications and work experience is also taken into consideration.

Go to Graduate research study for more information

To find out about assessment and our admissions criteria, see How you're selected.

Course-specific requirements

Graduate coursework degrees may have specific interviews, portfolios and supplementary tests you need to do before you can be accepted into a degree.

To find out about specific requirements, review the entry and application information for the course you're interested in to find out what these are.

Intended learning outcomes

Research Masters degrees at the University of Melbourne are designed for students to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research.

Upon completion of the Master of Medicine, the graduate researcher will be able to:

• demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge that includes recent developments in one or more disciplines
• independently investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice
• demonstrate advanced knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the field of work or learning
• independently design and execute a substantial piece of research that makes a contribution to knowledge within their field
• disseminate research findings effectively in the professional arena
• demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, research ethics and integrity.

Graduate attributes

Research Masters degrees at the University of Melbourne seek to develop graduates who have a capacity for defining and managing a research project characterised by originality and independence. Your training will equip you for more sustained and original work at the doctoral level or for applied research positions in a wide variety of contexts.

For graduate attributes, refer to the Graduate Research Hub.