Postgraduate research
In postgraduate research courses, students undertake a supervised research project leading to the production of a thesis.
Research degrees
Cotutelle
Higher research degrees
Research degrees
Sydney Medical School at the University of Sydney offers two research degrees for both medical and non-medical graduates:
as well as the Master of Surgery (by research) for medical graduates only.
The research master's and doctoral degrees have two purposes. One is to prepare a substantial piece of work which represents a significant contribution in a particular field of study; the other is to train candidates in general research methodology and equip them with transferable research skills.
Cotutelle
Some local and overseas applicants may be eligible to enter the Medical School’s PhD cotutelle program. Candidature is undertaken jointly at Sydney and an overseas university with which the University of Sydney has an approved cotutelle agreement. PhD cotutelle candidature and the examination of the thesis are conducted according to arrangements established during the application process. For further information, contact the Postgraduate Manager.
Higher doctoral degrees
The University also awards several higher doctoral degrees whose award is based on the research output of the applicant over a substantial number of years. The Doctor of Medicine (MD) and the Doctor of Dental Science (DDSc) are examples of higher doctoral degrees, and are normally awarded to graduates of the University of Sydney on the basis of a distinguished contribution to a field of knowledge.