Advanced Clinical Skills (Surgical Anatomy)
Course resolutions
The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes).
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 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2019, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Integrity Policy 2022 and the Academic Integrity Procedures 2022. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies
1 Course codes
| Code | Course title |
|---|---|
| GCADCLSK-01 | Graduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Skills |
2 Attendance pattern
The attendance pattern for this course is full time.
3 Streams
(1) This course is available in the following streams:
(a) Surgical Anatomy
(2) This course shall be awarded in the stream in which the candidate enrols. The testamur for the degree shall specify the stream.
4 Embedded courses in this sequence
The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Skills (Surgical Anatomy) acts as an embedded course within the Master of Surgery. Units completed for the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Skills (Surgical Anatomy) can be recognised for credit towards the Master of Surgery.
5 Admission to candidature
(1) Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria. In exceptional circumstances the Faculty may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the Faculty, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.
(2) Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Skills requires:
(a) a medical degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.
6 Requirements for award
(1) The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Table of Units of Study for the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Skills (Surgical Anatomy).
(2) To qualify for the award of the Graduate Certificate a candidate must complete 24 credit points, including:
(a) A minimum of 18 credit points of stream specific units of study; and
(b) A maximum of 6 credit points of elective units of study.
7 Course transfer
A candidate may transfer from the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Skills (Surgical Anatomy) and elect to complete the Master of Surgery and receive credit towards the requirements in accordance with the resolutions governing that degree for the Master of Surgery at the time of transfer.
8 Transitional provisions
These resolutions apply to persons who commence their candidature after 1 January 2024.
Students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January 2024 will complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement.
