| Code | Course title |
|---|---|
| GCADCLSK-01 | Graduate Certificate in Advanced Clinical Skills |
The attendance pattern for this course is full time.
(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.
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.
(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.
(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.
