Graduate Diploma in Advanced Surgery (Breast Surgery)
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-01-31 | - |
| 2024-07-15 | - |
Program Overview
The University of Sydney's Graduate Diploma in Advanced Surgery (Breast Surgery) is a 2-year part-time online program designed to enhance the knowledge of breast surgeons in oncology and surgical techniques. The program, in conjunction with Breast Surgeons of Australia and New Zealand Inc. (BreastSurgANZ), offers 36 credit points of study, including 24 in breast surgery and 12 in electives. Upon completion, graduates will gain advanced training to pursue careers in breast surgery.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Graduate Diploma in Advanced Surgery (Breast Surgery) is a 2-year part-time program offered online by the University of Sydney. It is designed to provide breast surgeons with the latest knowledge of breast oncology and breast surgical and oncoplastic techniques. The program is delivered in collaboration with Breast Surgeons of Australia and New Zealand Inc. (BreastSurgANZ).
Objectives:
The program aims to:
- Develop clinical judgment in breast management, including the complexities of multidisciplinary breast cancer care.
- Equip students with specific surgical decision algorithms and surgical options for malignant and in situ disease.
- Provide a thorough understanding of Level 1 and 2 oncoplastic breast surgical techniques.
Outline:
The program consists of 36 credit points of units of study, including:
- 24 credit points of surgery selective units of study:
- Basic Sciences and Benign Disease
- Malignant Breast Disease & MDTs
- Oncoplastic Breast Surgery I
- Oncoplastic Breast Surgery II
- 12 credit points of elective units of study:
- Genomics in Clinical Practice
- Health Technology Evaluation
- Trial Design and Methods
- Drugs and Devices: R and D to Registration
- Commercialising MedTech and Pharma
Teaching:
The breast surgery coursework and assessments are delivered online with lectures, podcasts, surgical videos, and other educational resources supplemented by online discussion and webinars.
Careers:
The course provides advanced postgraduate training for students who intend to pursue a career in breast surgery.
Other:
- The program is directed by Professor Andrew Spillane.
- The University of Sydney is ranked 1st in Australia for Surgery (US News Best Global Universities by Subject 2023) and is a top 20 university globally (QS World University Rankings 2024).
- The program is the first formal educational credential for specialist breast surgery in Australia and New Zealand and has been endorsed by BreastSurgANZ.
- The knowledge developed in this course will complement the practical experience gained during post-fellowship training offered by BreastSurgANZ.
