Surgery
Degree resolutions
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Master of Surgery (by coursework)
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2014, the Resolutions of the School, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended), the Academic Honesty in Coursework Policy 2015 and the Academic Honesty Procedures 2016. Up to date versions of all such documents are available from the Policy Register: http://sydney.edu.au/policies.
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
| Code | Course title |
|---|---|
| GCSURGSC-01 | Graduate Certificate in Surgical Sciences |
| GCSURGER-01 | Graduate Certificate in Surgery |
| MASURGER-02 | Master of Surgery |
2 Attendance pattern
0.
The attendance pattern for these courses is full time or part time according to candidate choice.
3 Master's type
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The master's degree in these resolutions is a professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Rule.
4 Embedded courses in this sequence
(a)
the Graduate Certificate in Surgical Sciences, the Graduate Certificate in Surgery or the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Skills;
(2)
Providing candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to the award of any of the courses in this sequence. Only the longest award completed will be conferred.
5 Admission to candidature
(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants according to the following admissions criteria. In exceptional circumstances the Dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the school, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.
(2)
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Skills is outlined in the resolutions for that course.
(b)
enrolment in, and successful completion of all pre-clinical studies, in a graduate-entry medical degree program offered by an Australian university;
(b)
satisfactory interview, satisfactory references, and approval by Head of Discipline or his nominee.
(b)
a traineeship with the relevant surgical training program of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or equivalent;
(b)
employment as resident medical officer in an Australian hospital, satisfactory interview, satisfactory references, and approval by Head of Discipline or his nominee;
(b)
a traineeship with the relevant surgical training program of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or equivalent;
(c)
employment as resident medical officer in an Australian hospital, satisfactory interview, satisfactory references, and approval by Head of Discipline or his nominee;
6 Requirements for award
(1)
Requirements for the award of the Graduate Certificate of Advanced Clinical Skills are outlined in the resolutions for that course.
(2)
The units of study that may be taken for the courses are set out in the Table of Units of Study: Surgery.
(3)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Surgical Sciences a candidate must successfully complete 24 credit points, including:
(4)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate in Surgery a candidate must successfully complete 24 credit points, including:
(5)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Surgery a candidate must successfully complete 48 credit points, including:
(b)
18 credit points of dissertation units of study or 24 credit points of stream specific core units of study; and
7 Stream
(4)
The degree of Master of Surgery shall be awarded in the stream in which the candidate enrols. The testamur for the degree shall specify the stream.
8 Credit for previous study
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Credit from prior studies (other than from embedded courses) towards the Master of Surgery is limited to eight credit points.