Medicine (Advanced) (Metabolic Health)
M.Sc.
Overview
About this course
Our Master of Science in Medicine (Metabolic Health) is a highly practical degree that has been designed to help students to develop a comprehensive understanding of the aetiology, diagnosis and multidisciplinary treatment of metabolic diseases.
Who is it for?
Our course is only available to students currently enrolled in the Master of Science in Medicine (Metabolic Health) who meet the requirements for admission (see information about admission criteria below).
Structure
What you’ll study
This advanced course requires the completion of 60 credit points of units of study including:
- 48 credit points of coursework units required for the Masters; and
- 12 credit points of project units of study.
Students complete a research project in an area of specific interest relevant to their masters degree. Students will be guided through the steps required to plan and execute a substantial research project, and prepare a scholarly work which may be a paper for publication.
If you are interested in this option it is recommended that you complete PUBH5018 Introductory Biostatistics as one of your elective units.
Costs
Tuition
HK$285,341.11
(international)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
Admission to the Master of Science in Medicine (Advanced) (Metabolic Health) requires:
- completion of the requirements for the Master of Science in Medicine (Metabolic Health)
- an average mark of at least 75% in 24 credit points of compulsory and/or stream units of study
- any other requirements as stated by the faculty at the time of application.
- Current registration as a nurse (Registered Nurse (Division 1)) or allied health professional in an Australian or New Zealand jurisdiction with a minimum of 12 months relevant work experience.
The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually and may be changed without notice.
International qualifications
For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution, and qualification.
Language requirements
IELTS
7.0
A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.5 in each band
TOEFL
96
A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 20 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 22 in Writing
PTE
68
A minimum result of 68 overall and a minimum result of 61 in each band