Future study options
Outstanding graduates may be eligible to pursue a higher degree by research in the courses of Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine), Master of Philosophy (Medicine) and Master of Surgery (by research) offered by Sydney Medical School.
A research degree provides students with the opportunity to prepare a substantial piece of work which represents a significant contribution in a particular field of study and to gain transferable skills in general research methodology.
The school is affiliated with over 40 independent medical research institutes aimed at achieving medical firsts in specialist areas of health and medicine.
Sydney Medical School provides an outstanding environment for postgraduate research. Our research activities consistently attract high levels of funding from the federal and state governments, overseas funding agencies and other public and private sources.
Career Pathways
This course provides advanced postgraduate training for clinicians wishing to understand and manage diabetes, obesity and associated cardiovascular complications in the general population as well as particular groups.