Doctor of Medical Science
This degree is of a higher standing than the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.The degree of DMedSc is awarded for independent and original research which constitutes a substantial and distinguished contribution to the knowledge and understanding of any branch of learning with which the Faculty is concerned. Assessment of a candidate's case is made on refereed publications including invited reviews (abstracts, book reviews and trivial publications should not be submitted or listed). The papers presented should show clear evidence of advancing medical science significantly as reflected in the quality rather than the number of publications. If a submission for the degree includes work from a number of related fields, at least one area must have been the subject of continued and intense personal effort over a prolonged period. The candidate's work should demonstrate a high degree of innovative thinking in terms of the development and testing of hypotheses and discovery, and should be recognised as such by the scientific community at large.
Course overview
- Course title
- Doctor of Medical Science
- Award abbreviation
- DMedSc
- Course code
- 90920
- Course type
- higher doctorate
- Status
- current / 2020
- Administered by
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
Course details
- Intake periods
- Throughout the year
- Attendance type
- part-time only
- Delivery mode
- unknown mode
- Locations offered
- UWA (Perth)
- Course Coordinator(s)
- HMS Research Committee
- Fees
- Visit the fees calculator.
Enquiries and course advice
- Course advice
- Manager Student Experience
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- askUWA
Prospective students should see the Future Students website for details on admission requirements, intake periods, fees, availability to international students, careers information etc.
Course structure
The University Policy on: Higher Doctorates applies to the Doctor of Medical Science.
See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.
Rules
Applicability of the Student Rules, policies and procedures
The University Policy on: Higher Doctorates applies to the Doctor of Medical Science.