Doctor of Medical Leadership (DMedLead)
Information valid for students commencing 2019
Duration
3 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2019
Research Quarter 1 (01 Jan, 2019)
Research Quarter 2 (01 Apr, 2019)
Research Quarter 3 (01 Jul, 2019)
Research Quarter 4 (01 Oct, 2019)
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
48
Program code
7604
Faculty
Teaching Location
Herston, St Lucia
Delivery mode
Flexible Delivery
Entry requirements
AQF level
AQF level 10
Fees for Australian students
Please consult the HDR tuition fees table.
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
Enquiries for Australian students
Graduate School
Email: graduate.school@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3346 0503
Duration
This program is not available to international students
Commencing 2019
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
48
Program code
7604
Faculty
Teaching Location
Herston, St Lucia
Delivery mode
Flexible Delivery
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
- hold an approved degree in medicine; and
- have completed 2 years of graduate clinical experience; and
- satisfy the associate dean (research) and the dean that the applicant is qualified for admission; and
- hold current registration with the Medical Board of Australia; and
- hold and maintain a current clinical appointment.
CRICOS codes vary according to your discipline area. Please refer to the 'What you can study' section on this page for further details.
AQF level
AQF level 10
Fees for International students
Please consult the HDR tuition fees table.
Why study the Doctor of Medical Leadership?
This program provides an opportunity for future medical leaders to undertake a higher degree by research and develop their research and leadership skills. The program is based around the conduct of a medical leadership research project, with the outcomes contributing to the body of clinical practice knowledge and producing direct benefit for clinical practice and / or policy consistent with improved patient outcomes or service improvements. The program includes the requirement for concurrent leadership training, and the option to undertake research coursework. Candidates must have institutional permission to complete this program in conjunction with their clinical training or work.
What you can study
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
See the Study at UQ website for admissions information
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
- hold an approved degree in medicine; and
- have completed 2 years of graduate clinical experience; and
- satisfy the associate dean (research) and the dean that the applicant is qualified for admission; and
- hold current registration with the Medical Board of Australia; and
- hold and maintain a current clinical appointment.
Visa requirements
CRICOS codes vary according to your discipline area. Please refer to the 'What you can study' section on this page for further details.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Please consult the HDR tuition fees table.
Fees for International students
Please consult the HDR tuition fees table.
Program requirements for the Doctor of Medical Leadership
To fulfil the requirements of the Doctor of Medical Leadership, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
To complete the program, a candidate must complete 48 units comprising:
- (a) RSCH8000 each research quarter; or
- (b) RSCH8001 each research quarter.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
