OpenMaster degree (coursework)Health

Master of Research in Medicine, Health and Human Sciences

ProviderMacquarie University
Course code: SIA-212549UniversityStudy area: HealthCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

High-quality research lays the foundation for cutting-edge innovation, technological advancement, economic growth and knowledge expansion. In the fields of medicine and health, such research has significantly improved the lives of millions through discoveries such as vaccines and medicines, surgical breakthroughs, medical imaging and telemedicine. Today, ongoing research continues to revolutionise healthcare delivery, improve patient outcomes, increase efficiency and drive advancements in medical practice. The Master of Research in Medicine, Health and Human Sciences is a unique postgraduate research training degree that will equip you to complete a PhD within three years, if further research is your goal. With mentoring from experts in your field, you’ll specialise in research preparation and focus on a specific research topic at the sub-discipline level to deliver a 20,000-word thesis. The degree also provides a strong background for employment in a range of national and international non-academic settings.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

A high level of English language proficiency

  • Completion of the MQ Graduate Diploma of Research with a WAM of 65+
  • an AQF 8 or higher award (Bachelor Honours, Graduate Diploma, Master by coursework) from a recognised institution in a related field of study or equivalent
  • Applicants with MQ qualifications from 2020 onwards (WAM): 65 overall, and 70 in the final year of a Bachelor Honours or highest level study.
  • All other applicants (GPA): 4.38/7 overall, and 5.25/7 in the final year of a Bachelor Honours or highest level of study. .
English requirement
IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Past Offers

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesIndia · Malaysia
Common pathwayBachelor background · High school background
Target levelMaster degree · Bachelor degree
Offer fieldsCA Studies · IT
1
MalaysiaBachelor background
Master of Professional AccountingMaster degree · CA Studies · Offshore
percentage guessPercentage 79.13%mid band · approx. top 20-25%
2
Viet NamBachelor background
Master of Data ScienceMaster degree · IT · In Australia
gpa 7 guessGPA 5.5/7.05.50 · mid band · approx. top 20-25%
3
IndiaHigh school background
Bachelor of PsychologyBachelor degree · Psychology · In Australia
percentage guessPercentage 88.75%strong band · approx. top 10-15%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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