Graduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Skills (Surgical Anatomy)

Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Skills (Surgical Anatomy) provides sound knowledge and understanding of human anatomy that underpins successful surgical practice through a series of whole-body cadaveric dissections taught by subspecialist surgeons.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Certificate

Duration

6 months full-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Feb, Aug

Domestic Fees

$29,500 total

About this course

The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Skills (Surgical Anatomy) provides sound knowledge and understanding of human anatomy that underpins successful surgical practice through a series of whole-body cadaveric dissections taught by subspecialist surgeons.

Entry requirements

Admission to the course requires:

a medical degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; and
a traineeship with the relevant surgical training program of RACS or equivalent; or
employment as resident medical officer in an Australian hospital, satisfactory interview, satisfactory references, and approval by Head of Discipline or their nominee; or
a Fellowship of the RACS.

For admission you will need to attend an interview with the Head of the Discipline of Surgery, or their nominee, whose approval you will need for admission to the course.

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Online

Career pathways

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.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at University of Sydney (USYD).

81.2%

Overall satisfaction

83.8%

Skill scale

67.7%

Teaching scale

82.2%

Employed full-time

$77.9k

Average salary

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