Breast surgeon, Dr Samriti Sood speaks about how this flexible course will prepare you for a career in breast surgery.
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This course is available to be studied in several different study modes, including online or face-to-face. Check study modes offered in the 'course details’ section below.
In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of the face-to-face version of this course, and this will be available for students to study face-to-face or remotely in 2022. For the latest updates on course availability, visit the COVID-19 information page.
About this course
The course was developed and is delivered in collaboration with Breast Surgeons of Australia and New Zealand Inc (BreastSurgANZ). The coursework is designed to provide breast surgeons with the latest knowledge of breast oncology and breast surgical and oncoplastic techniques.
Why study with us?
How will you learn?
Who should study this course?
For academic requirements check the ‘Admission requirements’ section on this page.
You can apply online via the application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply’ button on this course page. Visit the How to apply page for other important information.
Semester 1 - 31 January of the commencing year
Semester 2 - 15 July of the commencing year
We strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible, offers are made on a rolling basis and places are limited. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - check the scholarships website for details.
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (August)
You can apply online via the application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply’ button on this course page. Visit the How to apply page for other important information.
Not available to student visa holders. International students on other visas with study rights may apply.
Semester 1 - 15 January of the commencing year
Semester 2 - 25 June of the commencing year
We strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible, offers are made on a rolling basis and places are limited. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - check the scholarships website for details.
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (August)
The Graduate Diploma in Advanced Surgery requires the successful completion of 36 credit points of units of study including:
Students must complete the following 24 credit point (CP) surgery selective units of study in sequence, one each semester:
In addition, students must complete 2 elective units of study from a selection including Genomics in Clinical Practice, Health Technology Evaluation, Trial Design and Methods, Drugs and Devices: R and D to Registration, Commercialising MedTech and Pharma, Leadership in Organisations.
Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Advanced Surgery (Breast Surgery) requires a medical degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; and
For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page.
Postgraduate study in breast surgery is available at Sydney Medical School in the following courses:
Students can tailor the coursework to meet their needs. The program consists of a sequence of articulated courses: professional certificate, graduate certificate, graduate diploma and masters.
From 2020, breast surgeons who would like to enhance their skills to improve breast conservation and reconstruction will be able to complete the oncoplastic breast surgery units and receive the Sydney Professional Certificate in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery. Successfully completed units may subsequently be credited to any of the degrees.
Established breast surgeons may also choose to undertake a single unit and this can be negotiated on an individual basis.
Learn more about professional development and short courses at Sydney Medical School.
Sydney Medical School offers a wide range of short professional development courses for health professionals through its clinical schools, disciplines and associated research institutes.
Many of the courses offered are pre-accredited for Continuing Medical Education (CME) points, and other courses may be awarded CME points on request to your relevant association or professional body. A full list of short courses and more information is available here.
