This 2 year full-time (or equivalent part-time) JCU course provides you with a dynamic range of skills, encompassing many specialities. Designed to be undertaken externally with limited attendance, you can continue to work as you study. Your study options will depend on your choice of subjects and will be discussed with the academic advisor and course co-ordinator. You will gain advanced understanding and knowledge in diverse subjects such as: Research Planning and Projects in Tropical Health and Medicine Epidemiology for Public Health Biostatistics for Public Health. You can select from three Majors: Clinical Sciences Future Leaders in Tropical Health Research Medical Laboratory Science. Course Highlights: The Master of Medical Science has been designed as a continuing professional development model for scientific allied health professionals. The approach taken to designing curriculum has been to embrace adjunct appointments of professionals working in the medical and clinical sciences in regional Queensland. A blended learning design allows for flexible delivery as work integrated learning. Theoretical knowledge is delivered in a practical and relevant context and is followed up with authentic and technical reinforcement during on-the-job learning. The research component of JCU's Master of Medical Science allows your research and work specific projects to be undertaken under the joint supervision of your own clinical and academic supervisors. You'll be part of a JCU approach that delivers research skills to professional scientists, while building the research capacity of the profession and providing publishable work to raise the profile of the profession. Career opportunities: The skills you'll gain by undertaking JCU's Master of Medical Science are uniquely suited for career opportunities such as a senior scientist in: A clinical investigations unit The pathology sector As a research scientist. This Master’s degree will not only enhance your knowledge and understanding of clinical and laboratory medical science, but will hone your clinical and analytical reasoning and problem solving skills, so you can take your place in research and science leadership roles throughout Australia and internationally. These leadership skills are particularly sought after in regional and remote locations, where a generalist multidisciplinary scientist with research expertise would be invaluable. Imagine the difference you could make changing practice to improve your community’s healthcare through evidence gathering and research.