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30 Master's degrees offered by the university
Public Health
Within the Public Health program at University of Melbourne, students are exposed to the core foundations of public health theory and practice and also have the opportunity to specialise in the advanced public health training streams offered through the University of Melbourne.
Advanced Nursing Practice
The Advanced Nursing Practice program at the University of Melbourne allows masters-prepared nurses to assume a major responsibility in developing new professional roles, devising new models of care and overseeing dynamic changes to nursing practice.
Science - Epidemiology
In the Science - Epidemiology program at University of Melbourne, use your powers of deduction, and some maths and data wizardry, to solve puzzles about who gets disease, what causes these diseases and how they can be prevented.
Science - BioSciences
Breed zoology with plant science and cross-pollinate with genetics and you've produced the Master of Science - BioSciences. This uniquely collaborative Science - BioSciences program at University of Melbourne is yours to personalise. Select your area of specialisation and pair it with a choice of professional skill-building subjects.
Adolescent Health and Wellbeing
Delivered online, the Master of Adolescent Health and Wellbeing from the University of Melbourne will provide you with the latest knowledge of adolescent health and development, prevention frameworks and skills to work more effectively with individuals and populations in schools and communities, and within health services.
Veterinary Science
The Master of Veterinary Science (MVSc) from the University of Melbourne is a graduate research degree that can be undertaken in any of the Faculty’s veterinary science research areas.
MDHS (Health Sciences)
The MDHS (Health Sciences) at the University of Melbourne is an internationally recognised masters (by research) degree. The MPhil degree is designed for students to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research.
Biomedical Science
The Biomedical Science program at University of Melbourne is a coursework Masters degree incorporating a substantial research project. The Master of Biomedical Science gives you the opportunity to undertake a research project in a field of your choice, as well as a broad range of coursework subjects, including industry-focused subjects
MDHS (Population and Global Health)
The MDHS (Population and Global Health) Master of Philosophy from the University of Melbourne is an internationally recognised masters by research degree. It is designed for students to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research.
Speech Pathology
The Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology offers the Speech Pathology program at University of Melbourne, which is a two-year full-time course. Completion of this degree qualifies you to work as a speech pathologist.
Health and Medical Law
The Health and Medical Law program at University of Melbourne gives legal practitioners, doctors, health professionals and administrators the legal knowledge to take the next step in their careers.
MDHS (Medicine)
Master of Philosophy - MDHS (Medicine) from the University of Melbourne is an internationally recognised masters by research degree designed for students to develop advanced skills in independent and sustained research on a particular topic under academic supervision.
Surgery
The Master of Surgery by research at University of Melbourne is a program in which a candidate undertakes research in a specific aspect of surgery under academic supervision.This course is available to medical graduates of at least two years standing and not less than two years experience as a medical officer in a hospital affiliated to an appropriate university for the purpose of teaching.
Cancer Sciences
With the rising incidence of cancer across the globe, there is a projected shortage of skilled practitioners in the oncology workforce. The Master of Cancer Sciences from the University of Melbourne, Australia’s first cancer-specific, multidisciplinary, and wholly online program, and one of only two such online programs available in the world, has been designed to meet this growing need.
Clinical Rehabilitation
The Master of Clinical Rehabilitation from the University of Melbourne is a course designed for physiotherapists, exercise scientists, occupational therapists, nurses and other qualified allied health professionals who want to become experts in rehabilitation and health promotion to help rehabilitate people recovering from injury and illness.
Sports Medicine
As a student of the Sports Medicine course from the University of Melbourne you’ll have access to a network of internationally recognised experts in sports medicine and clinicians working with elite sports teams and institutions. You’ll also have the opportunity to appraise authentic expert consultations of real clinical cases.
Advanced Nursing Practice - Master of Public Health
The Master of Advanced Nursing Practice - Master of Public Health from the University of Melbourne is a combined degree consisting of 200 credit points that combines both Advanced Nursing Practice and Public Health theory and practice. In undertaking this award, nurses will be equipped to assume future leadership roles and expand their scope of practice and reach into the health system.
Surgical Education
The Master of Surgical Education from the University of Melbourne is the industry leading course for surgeons who want to pass on their experience and knowledge to the next generation. Students will gain a foundation in educational practice for optimising surgical training in the complex sets of skills required for safe surgical practice.
Veterinary Science (Clinical)
The Master of Veterinary Science (Clinical) from the University of Melbourne is a clinically-focused graduate research degree that can be undertaken in a range of specialist research areas. It's offered concurrently with the Master of Veterinary Studies as part of the Clinical Residency Training Program.
Clinical Dentistry
The Master of Clinical Dentistry at the University of Melbourne provides a comprehensive curriculum that covers the theoretical knowledge and practical skills. The program is designed to equip students with a solid foundation in prosthodontics and restorative dentistry, clinical skills, patient management, and ethical considerations.