Links - Research Higher Degrees

This page contains quick links to useful websites related to Research Higher Degrees.

University of Melbourne

• University of Melbourne homepage
• The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) administers PhD and MSc degrees.
• The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences administers Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS) degrees.
• The School of Medicine administers postgraduate coursework degrees.
• Melbourne Research Office has information on grants, intellectual property, research integrity, university research policies and more.
  

Postgraduate associations and student support

• Postgraduate Students Association (Department of Paediatrics & Murdoch Childrens Research Institute)
• University of Melbourne Postgraduate Students Association (UMPA)
• University of Melbourne Student Union Advisory service
• University of Melbourne Student services offers counselling, financial assistance, childcare and more.
  

Murdoch Childrens Research Institute

• Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) homepage
• The MCRI intranet is available on campus only and cannot be seen by the general public.
• MCRI students page
  

Royal Children's Hospital

• Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) homepage. If you are on campus, you will be connected to the intranet automatically. If you are off campus, this link will take you to the RCH website. Some resources can be accessed from the intranet off campus with a password - ask your supervisor.
• RCH staff resources has links to education and training resources, room bookings and more.
  

Education and professional development

• Upskills courses are run by the School of Graduate studies. These courses are useful, cheap and popular (so book quickly if you want a place).
• Postgraduate Essentials is an online course, especially useful for students who are not on campus.
• The University of Melbourne Language & Learning Skills Unit offers help with style, structure or language for thesis-writing.
• Seminars page on the MCRI intranet lists genetic health, molecular medicine and clinical seminars.
• Grand Rounds is a free seminar on Wednesday lunchtimes at RCH.
• Subscribe to GradFlash for weekly notification of professional development, seminars and other opportunities at the University.
  

Other

• Human Ethics – for the University
• Human Ethics Committee – for RCH/MCRI campus applications
• Animal Ethics Committee – for RCH/MCRI campus applications