Course catalogue / Medical Research Institute of New Zealand
Private providerDoctor of Medicine (MD)
- Qualification
- Doctorate
- Duration
- Minimum two years (nearly full-time research)
- Audience
- International students
Entry requirements
Hold a medical degree (MBChB or equivalent); currently engaged in or interested in original clinical research at MRINZ; willing to commit at least two years to research; prefer journal article submission over traditional thesis; must be sole or co-author of four original peer-reviewed journal articles on a single theme, with at least three in reputable international journals and first author on at least three; enthusiasm for research; ability to work independently under supervision.
English requirements
“Proficiency in spoken and written English”
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