Program Overview
The Surgery - Thesis and Coursework at The University of Western Australia is a MRes programme in Humanities over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Surgery - Thesis and Coursework programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 996 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
- Location: Perth, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Surgery - Thesis and Coursework programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Biostatistics I
- Clinical Epidemiology
- Surgical Specialty Core Skills
- Thesis Research
- Principles of Teaching and Learning
- Clinical Teaching and Supervision
- Simulation and Interprofessional Learning in Health Professions Education
- Professional Portfolio
- Development and Communication of Research
- Leadership and Management of Health Services
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
An applicant must have:
(a) a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;\xc2\xa0
and
(b) a minimum of two years\' postgraduate professional experience;\xc2\xa0and
(c)(i) enrolment in a surgical traineeship through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Surgical Education and Training Program; or
(ii) qualification as a surgeon with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; or
(iii) qualification as a medical practitioner desirous of an academic career in surgery;\xc2\xa0and
(d) eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Western Australia.This course is not available to international student visa holders.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 996 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 996 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Western Australia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia
Perth, Australia
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a public research university in Crawley, Western Australia, Australia. UWA was established in 1911 by an act of the Parliament of Western Australia.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-11-17
- Start Date 2018-02-26
- Language English
- Duration 18 months