Master of Surgery (by research)
(MS) KC000 or RMSURGER2000
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Duration full-time |
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MS |
minimum of 2 years |
maximum of 4 years |
Overview
The Master of Surgery (MS) by research is aimed at those who intend to pursue careers in surgical research. The major research areas include: melanoma, neurosurgery, rheumatology and orthopaedic surgery, urology and vascular surgery.
MS students are generally not required to attend classes or undertake coursework units of study, with the thesis being the only or major examinable assessment requirement for the degree.
Degree resolutions
Sydney Medical School resolutions and the printed handbook are the official statement of faculty policy. The resolutions contained in the handbook are accurate as at August 2012. If a conflict is perceived between the content of the printed handbook and information available elsewhere, Sydney Medical School resolutions and the information available in the handbook online shall always take precedence. See the handbook online website:
sydney.edu.au/handbooks/medicine/
See the Policy Online website: sydney.edu.au/policy, for copies of University policies.
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Higher Degree by Research) Rule 2011 (the 'HDR Rule'), the Academic Board resolutions relating to the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy and the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended).
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Course title
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KC000
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Master of Surgery
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(1)
To be eligible to be admitted to candidature by the Dean or Associate Dean, an applicant must:
(a)
hold or have completed the requirements for a medical degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; and
(i) have a traineeship with the relevant surgical training program of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, or
(ii) have a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, or
(iii) pass a clinical examination in surgery as determined by the Combined Board of Postgraduate Studies.
(2)
The Dean or Associate Dean may admit to candidature an applicant who does not meet the requirements of sub-clause (1), provided that the applicant holds a qualification or qualifications that, in the opinion of the Combined Board of Postgraduate Studies, are equivalent to those prescribed in sub-clause (1).
(1)
An applicant for admission to candidature must submit to the Faculty:
(a)
satisfactory evidence of the applicant's eligibility for admission;
(b)
a proposed course of research and advanced study, approved by the Head of the Discipline in which the work is to be undertaken; and
(c)
a statement certifying the applicant's understanding that, subject to the HDR Rule, if the candidature is successful, his or her thesis will be lodged with the University Librarian and made available for immediate public use.
(2)
In addition, an applicant for admission to part-time candidature must submit a statement that he or she will have sufficient time available to complete the requirements of the degree in accordance with these resolutions.
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The HDR Rule specifies the conditions for the granting of credit for previous studies, including the effect on completion times.
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The Head of Discipline will appoint a supervisor and associate supervisor for each candidate in accordance with the HDR Rule and Academic Board policies for postgraduate research higher degree supervision.
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The HDR Rule specifies the conditions for the control of candidature by the University.
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The HDR Rule specifies the conditions for the location of candidature and attendance by candidates at the University.
(1)
To satisfy the requirements of the degree candidates must:
(a)
successfully complete any specified probationary requirements and conditions of candidature;
(b)
successfully complete any units of study prescribed by the Head of Discipline;
(c)
conduct research on the approved topic; and
(d)
write a thesis embodying the results of the research that passes the examination.
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A candidate shall produce a thesis that meets the requirements specified in the HDR Rule.
(2)
The thesis will be no more than 60,000 words, except with permission of the postgraduate coordinator.
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A candidate is normally accepted for candidature on a probationary basis for a period not exceeding one year according to the provisions of the HDR Rule.
(2)
In the probationary period each candidate must:
(a)
develop a refined research proposal to the satisfaction of the Supervisor and Head of Discipline; and
(b)
meet any conditions set by the Board of Postgraduate Studies, School and Discipline; and
(c)
demonstrate adequate English language competency for the completion of the degree.
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The HDR Rule specifies the allowable completion times and submission dates available for full- and part-time candidates in this course.
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The attendance pattern for this course is full-time or part-time according to candidate choice but is subject to approval by the Combined Board of Postgraduate Studies.
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A candidate may discontinue enrolment in a unit of study or the degree subject to the conditions specified by the HDR Rule.
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A candidate may suspend enrolment from the degree subject to the conditions specified by the HDR Rule.
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A candidate may take leave of absence from the degree subject to the conditions specified by the HDR Rule.
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A candidate is required to maintain satisfactory progress towards the timely completion of the degree. Progress will be reviewed annually according to the provisions of the HDR Rule.
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The thesis must be typewritten and bound as prescribed by the Academic Board resolutions of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
(1)
Examination of the thesis will be conducted in general accordance with process prescribed by Academic Board for the Doctor of Philosophy, except that:
(a)
four copies of the thesis shall be submitted by the candidate;
(b)
three examiners will be appointed by the Head of Discipline, at least one of whom shall be external to the University; and
(c)
the Combined Board of Postgraduate Studies will act in place of the PhD Award Sub-Committee.
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The degree is awarded at the Pass level only.
(1)
These course resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2012.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2012 shall complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed within the time limits specified in those resolutions. The Dean or Associate Dean may specify a later date for completion or specify alternative requirements for completion of candidatures that extend beyond this time.