Tuition Fee
Start Date
Medium of studying
Duration
12 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Surgery
Area of study
Health
Course Language
English
About Program
Program Overview
The Diploma of Surgery is designed for medical graduates, surgical trainees, and surgeons looking to enhance their knowledge and skills in surgical specialties and non-technical areas. Offered online through the University of Sydney, this one-year program provides a flexible learning environment with research methods and elective options. Graduates may pursue careers in various surgical specializations, including academic surgery, and are eligible to prepare for the RACS GSSE.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Outline:
What you’ll study:
Our Graduate Diploma in Surgery requires the completion of 36 credit points of units of study including:
- 6 credit points of research method selective units of study
- A minimum of 24 and maximum of 30 credit points of surgery selective units of study; and
- A maximum of 6 credit points of elective units of study.
Course Structure:
- This course is offered through our interactive online learning environment, giving you the flexibility to tailor your study schedule around your lifestyle.
- All stream specific units are online, with the exception of microsurgery.
- You may find however; a couple of electives do have a face-to-face component. These can be avoided depending on your individual preferences.
Duration:
1 year full-time (Available part-time)
Location:
Only available online
Teaching:
- This program is directed by Associate Professor Anthony Glover and Dr Chris Nahm.
- You will learn from highly regarded clinicians and academics at the Sydney Medical School.
- We provide thoughtful, structured online learning that will influence your practice by enhancing your understanding of evidence-based medicine and improving your clinical decision making.
Careers:
- Surgeons have the opportunity to work in a range of settings, such as small regional hospitals and large metro public or private hospitals.
- Graduates may pursue careers in all areas of surgery specialisation and the program offers training for those interested in pursuing a career in academic surgery.
- Our course may also assist students who wish to pursue a higher degree by research, such as a Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy, as students will have a foundation of how to undertake research upon completing this degree.
Other:
- We're ranked 1st in Australia for Surgery (US News Best Global Universities by Subject 2023).
- We are a top 20 university globally (QS World University Rankings 2024).
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