Master of Medical and Health Science by Research

Master of Medical and Health Science by Research offered at Edith Cowan University  is designed to build on specialised undergraduate degrees and to provide an opportunity for advanced-level study in medical, biomedical, paramedical, allied health and exercise sciences.  

The award comprises two components; course work and production of a research thesis.

The coursework of Master of Medical and Health Science by Research offered at Edith Cowan University will provide instruction in research skills, methods and statistics to assist in the completion of the research thesis.

Further, it will provide a tailored approach to providing advanced specialised knowledge for a chosen field. The thesis component allows for in-depth investigation of a specific research question within the student's chosen field.

The thesis will be supervised by experienced researchers within the School of Medical and Health Science whilst catering for engagement with industry and other partners to enhance research translation.

This research course aims to extend the student's knowledge relevant to their chosen specialisation, in order to develop leadership roles within their profession and open up new areas for professional development and future research studies.

Course Learning Outcomes

• Apply cognitive, laboratory and creative skills to investigate complex medical, biomedical, allied health or health science constructs, ideas and issue by undertaking and evaluating research activities.
• Apply communication and collaboration skills to present findings, collaborate with diverse audiences and justify conclusions in professional contexts.
• Reflect critically on a complex body of medical, biomedical, allied health or health science knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery in the field.

• Use high-level self-management skills and independent judgement to plan and execute a substantial research project.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities exist in research institutions, universities, research laboratories and private industry.

Courses include:

• Communicable Disease

• Diversity, Culture and Health

• Public Health Planning and Evaluation

• Clinical Bioinformatics

• Public Health Strategies

• Molecular Biology and Genomics