Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences
The Degree of Master of Medical Science – MMedSc
The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.
Admission
1 In order to be admitted to this programme a student needs to:
a have completed the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, or its equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative
and
b (i) have completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Science, or its equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative, with an average grade of B or higher
or
(ii) have completed the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Human Biology (Honours), or its equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative, with an average grade of B or higher
and
c hold current registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand or as a medical practitioner in the country of domicile
and
d satisfy the relevant Head of School that, if it is required for the programme, they have adequate access to clinical work to undertake the programme at a facility approved by The University of Auckland.
Duration and Total Points Value
2 A student enrolled for this degree must:
a pass courses with a total value of 120 points
and
b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.
3 The total enrolment for this degree must not exceed 160 points.
Structure and Content
4 Of the 120 points required for this degree a student must complete:
either
a Research Masters
(i) 120 point Thesis as listed in the Master of Medical Science Schedule
or
(ii) 120 point Research Portfolio listed in the Master of Medical Science Schedule
or
(iii) 90 point Research Portfolio listed in the Master of Medical Science Schedule
and
30 points from approved courses listed in the Master of Medical Science Schedule
or
b Taught Masters
(i) 60 point Dissertation as listed in the Master of Medical Science Schedule
and
(ii) 60 points from courses listed in the Master of Medical Science Schedule, including an approved research methods course listed in the Master of Medical Science Schedule, if such a course has not already been passed.
5 A student enrolled for this degree who has already passed any course the same as, or similar to, those required under Regulation 4b, must substitute an alternative course as approved by the relevant Head of School.
6 The programme for each student must be approved by the relevant Head of School prior to enrolment.
Thesis / Research Portfolio / Dissertation
7 a The thesis, research portfolio or dissertation is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate or its representative, on the recommendation of the relevant Head of School.
b The thesis, research portfolio or dissertation is to embody the results obtained by an investigation into an area of medical science.
c Any laboratory work in connection with the thesis, research portfolio or dissertation must be carried out within the University. However, Senate or its representative may permit a student to carry out the work in an approved institute outside the University for any period or periods considered necessary.
d The thesis, research portfolio or dissertation is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.
Variations
8 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.
Honours
9 This degree may be awarded with Honours in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.
Commencement
10 These regulations came into force on 1 January 2006. The 2001 regulations for the Degree of Master of Medical Science were thereby repealed.
Research Masters:
Requirement:
- 120 points: MEDSCI 796 Thesis
or
- 120 points: MEDSCI 797 Research Portfolio
or
- 90 points: MEDSCI 793 Research Portfolio
- 30 points from approved courses listed in the Master of Medical Science Schedule
Taught Masters:
Requirement:
- 60 points: MEDSCI 790 Dissertation
- 45 points from courses listed in the Master of Medical Science Schedule
- 15 points from an approved research methods course selected from POPLHLTH 701-709, if such a course has not already been passed
or
- 60 points: MEDSCI 790 Dissertation
- 60 points from courses listed in the Master of Medical Science Schedule, if an approved research methods course has already been passed
Courses available:
Audiology
AUDIOL 701, 702, 704, 713-71
Biological Sciences
BIOSCI 755-759
Clinical Education
CLINED 703-718
Health Informatics
HLTHINFO 722-724, 728, 730
Health Psychology
HLTHPSYC 714-716, 743, 744, 757, 758
Managed Care
MGCARE 701-707
Māori Health
MAORIHTH 701-709
Medical Science
MEDSCI 701-723, 725-738
MEDSCI 790 Dissertation
MEDSCI 793 Research Portfolio
MEDSCI 796 Thesis
MEDSCI 797 Research Portfolio
Medicine
MEDICINE 703, 706, 707, 713, 721, 730-734, 738, 739, 740-742
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
OBSTGYN 705, 712, 713, 715, 716, 720, 723-725
Ophthalmology
OPHTHAL 701-705
Paediatrics
PAEDS 704, 712-721
Pharmacy
PHARMACY 741
Population Health
POPLHLTH 701-757, 759-764
Population Health Practice
POPLPRAC 701-727, 736-747, 753-763
Psychiatry
PSYCHIAT 713, 740, 741, 746, 747, 760-762, 766-772
Source: The University of Auckland 2012 Online Calendar
Last updated on: Tuesday 1 November 2011
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