Graduate Research at MDHS
A resource for students and supervisors seeking up to date information about policies and procedures
The University of Melbourne is a globally engaged, comprehensive, research-intensive university uniquely positioned to respond to the major social, economic and environmental challenges of our time.
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Research Themes
Our research is encompassed within several broad research themes. This multidisciplinary approach aims to increase the opportunities for researchers to collaborate on projects that span common themes.
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Research Groups
An overview of the research interests within the department and the project work being carried out by our research groups.
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Research and Evaluation Services
The Department of Rural Health is committed to rural health and the health needs of communities in the Ballarat and Goulburn Murray regions.
Research in the Faculty
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences is Australia's largest biomedical research faculty. We employ more than 1500 academic staff, 4000 honorary staff and 1500 graduate researchers undertaking world class research across a wide range of health and social issues in a diverse range of research settings. Researchers are located at key sites across Victoria, with more conducting research around the world. These renowned experts from every field can be found in labs, hospitals, affiliated research institutes and all across the wider community.
Information and support tools for Faculty staff are available on the Faculty intranet.Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned professional, we have something to suit your needs and schedule. With the highest teaching evaluations in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences we are proud to offer our coursework and short course programs to our leaders and future leaders.
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Degrees
The graduate coursework and research degrees offered by Melbourne Medical School are the perfect way to begin or progress your career.
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Short Courses
Our short courses are designed to keep you up to date with the latest research and information.
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Current Student Resources
Further information for all students in the Melbourne Medical School, including Doctor of Medicine students, plus links to University student resources.
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Scholarships, Bursaries and Prizes
The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences offer an extensive range of scholarships and bursaries to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students.
Rural Background
Information for prospective students who have lived in a rural/regional area for 5 years consecutively or 10 years cumulatively since birth.
Thank you for engaging with the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences. As a friend and supporter of this faculty you will help create scholarships for our students, support groundbreaking research, and build important partnerships and support community engagement.
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Alumni
Our pride in our graduates and in their lives spent improving the health and well-being of others is matched by our desire to maintain strong connections with all who have passed through our doors.
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Student Ambassadors
The MMSSA program is designed to promote understanding of the role of public contribution among the student body and develop a culture of mutual support that endures throughout the lives of graduates.
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Support
We are grateful for the many ways in which our alumni and donors support the work of the Faculty.
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Partners
Our key partnerships.
Outlook Rural Health Club and Moovin Health Club
Outlook Rural Health Club is a multidisciplinary student organisation of the University of Melbourne, committed to raising awareness of the health needs of rural and remote Australia with a particular focus on Indigenous health.
Welcome to the Department of Rural Health
Professor Julian Wright
Our Department provides professional health education and research training in a rural context. Based at Shepparton in the Goulburn Valley, we have major nodes at Ballarat and Wangaratta and associations with nearly 40 smaller towns in rural Victoria.
"Excellence and equity in Rural Health through education, research and engagement"
Centre for Excellence in Rural Sexual Health
The vision of the Centre for Excellence in Rural Sexual Health (CERSH) is that all rural Victorians have access to quality sexual health care, information and support that is tailored to their individual needs.
Going Rural Health
Need help with your Rural Clinical Placement?
Training and accommodation resources for students completing a regional placement.
Goulburn Valley Regional Training Hub
The Goulburn Valley Regional Training Hub is a Commonwealth Funded program managed by the Department of Rural Health, University of Melbourne.
Doctor of Medicine (Rural Pathway)
The construction of new accommodation, learning and teaching infrastructure at the Department of Rural Health facilities in Shepparton.