Graduate Certificate in Pain Management
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What you’ll study
Unit of study table: Pain Management
This program will provide you with knowledge and strategies to prevent acute and sub-acute pain from progressing to chronic and disabling pain, and refine your ability to work in a multidisciplinary team to achieve this goal.
You will complete 24 credit points of coursework.
This course is offered through our interactive online learning environment, giving you the flexibility to tailor your study schedule around your lifestyle.
All stream specific units are online. You may find however; a couple of electives do have a face-to-face component. These can be avoided depending on your individual preferences.
This program is directed by Associate Professor Elizabeth Devonshire.
Fees
Admission criteria
How to apply
Before applying
As part of applying for this course you will need to include the following documentation with your application for admission.
- Resumé including your education, employment history and relevant experience.
- A statement of intent explaining why you wish to undertake this course and the outcomes you hope to achieve.
Below is a standard list of documents that you will need to include with your application for admission. These documents are in addition to any specific documents/requirements (e.g. supplementary forms) which if applicable will be listed above.
- Proof of identity: a valid passport (biodata page). Alternatively, an Australian birth certificate or Australian or New Zealand citizenship certificate for domestic students.
- Current or final official academic transcripts and their official English translation copy if the original transcripts were issued in a language other than English. Currently enrolled University of Sydney students do not need to provide a copy of their transcript(s). Credit transcript(s) may be required if you were granted credit for studies previously undertaken.
- Final testamur or proof of completion of your qualification and its official English translation copy if it was issued in a language other than English.
- Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL results) where required.
- For courses with mandatory prerequisites, official detailed unit outlines for all prerequisite units in your studies which you believe will meet the prerequisite requirements.
Submit application
Submit an application through our portal.
Closing dates
Semester 1
31 January of the commencing year.
Semester 2
15 July of the commencing year.
