Sleep Medicine
Graduate Certificate in Medicine (Sleep Medicine)
Graduate Diploma in Medicine (Sleep Medicine)
Master of Medicine (Sleep Medicine)
Master of Medicine (Advanced)(Sleep Medicine)
Graduate Certificate in Science in Medicine (Sleep Medicine)
Graduate Diploma in Science in Medicine (Sleep Medicine)
Master of Science Medicine (Sleep Medicine)
Master of Science Medicine (Advanced) (Sleep Medicine)
| Graduate Certificate | Graduate Diploma | Master | Master (Advanced) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course code (degree in Medicine) | GCMEDICI2SLM | GNMEDICI2SLM | MAMEDICI4SLM | MAMEDADV1SLM |
| Course code (degree in Science in Medicine) | GCSCMEDI1SLM | GNSCMEDI1SLM | MASCMEDI1SLM | MASCMEAD1SLM |
| CRICOS code | Medicine: 083649E Science in Medicine: 083650A |
Medicine: 083647G Science in Medicine: 083648F |
Medicine: 083643M Science in Medicine: 083721B |
Medicine: 083644K Science in Medicine: 083646G |
| Degree Abbreviation | GradCertMed(SleepMedicine) GradCertScMed(SleepMedicine) |
GradDipMed(SleepMedicine) GradDipScMed(SleepMedicine) |
MMed(SleepMedicine) MScMed(SleepMedicine) |
MMed(Adv)(SleepMedicine) MScMed(Adv)(SleepMedicine) |
| Credit points required to complete | 24 | 36 | 48 | 60 |
| Time to complete full-time | 0.5 year | 1 year | 1 year | 1.5 years |
| Time to complete part-time | 1 - 2 years | 1.5 - 3 years | 2 - 4 years | 2 - 5 years |
Overview
Sleep medicine has evolved into a new specialty with relevance across a number of fields including respiratory medicine, cardiology, neurology, surgery, dentistry, paediatrics, psychology, psychiatry, and nursing, with wider implications for health sciences and public health.
The program aims to provide comprehensive information on the theory and practice of sleep medicine through distance education. The courses provide training in clinical, theoretical and practical skills in sleep medicine and help to establish criteria for best practice in the field. These courses are suitable for those already working in the area of sleep medicine, or with some experience in the sleep field. The courses provide a firm basis for vocational training in this discipline. It is suitable for medical practitioners, sleep technicians, nurses, dentists and other allied health professionals with an interest in sleep medicine.
The Master of Medicine (Sleep Medicine) and the Master of Science in Medicine (Sleep Medicine) are essentially the same program with different admission requirements. Only medical graduates (ie those with an MBBS or equivalent) may be admitted to the Master of Medicine while non-medical graduates may be admitted to the Master of Science in Medicine. Students follow the same program of study, with the only difference being the title of the degree they are awarded on completion. The same principle applies to the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma courses.
Course outcomes
These courses provide students with the opportunity to gain an excellent understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of sleep medicine. As sleep medicine is relevant to so many areas of medicine and health care, it enables students to competently incorporate the new skills into their current practice. The courses also equip students with the skills to undertake research in this growing area of medicine.
Course information
The program is designed and delivered by internationally recognised experts in the field.
Coursework units of study are delivered as online tutorials and self-directed learning tasks. In some units of study, candidates are required to make formal presentations and analyse case studies.
Internet conferencing technology ensures that students maintain regular contact with staff.
Students have the option of attending a one-week residential program held in late November each year. The practicum introduces candidates to the technical aspects of sleep medicine and is an excellent opportunity for students not involved in sleep medicine on a day-to-day basis, to gain valuable practical experience. The residential school is recommended but is no longer an essential component of the course.
Assessment is by formal examination (which is administered via the internet), assignments and presentations.
Further enquiries
Mark Norman
Phone: +61 2 9515 7311
Fax: +61 2 9550 3851
Email:
website: http://sydney.edu.au/medicine/sleep/