Master of Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
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What you’ll study
Our Master of Medicine (Critical Care Medicine) is a postgraduate coursework degree which can develop your knowledge of anatomy, pathology, physiology and pharmacology to help you prepare for college barrier examinations.
You may also pursue this Masters to extend and improve your critical care knowledge by completing core units in critical care medicine, along with stream-specific units in emergency medicine, anaesthetics and intensive care medicine.
Graduates of this program can be recognised by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (trainee research requirement) and students who graduate from the advanced stream can be recognised by the College of Intensive Care Medicine (formal project requirement).
Postgraduate Australasian medical students in their final years can apply into the program with their program approval, on a case by case basis.
Unit of study table: Critical Care Medicine.
This program is directed by Dr Megan Cox and Dr Khanh Nguyen.
For current students, refer to the latest faculty handbook
2027 tuition fees
This is the indicative total tuition fee to complete this course
Important fee information
For most postgraduate coursework degrees, you pay the full cost of your course, which depends on your course and the year you commence your study. As a domestic student, you can apply to defer payment through a FEE-HELP loan.
Your Fees Explained
This is an estimate
This is an indicative amount based on the total amount of credit points required for completion of this course. Depending on the calendar year in which you undertake your study, and if your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL, your tuition fee will differ from the indicative amount.
Additional costs, fees and incidentals
For most courses, there are other costs in addition to the tuition and/or student contribution amount, such as the Student Services Amenities Fee. Some are significant and can include course-specific materials, tools, protected clothing and equipment. Other costs may include application fees and credit card surcharges.
Entry requirements
Qualifications
Mandatory for course entry
Admission to the course requires:
- a medical degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification
- current medical registration in an Australian or New Zealand jurisdiction
- current or prior employment as a medical practitioner in a clinical setting in an Australian or New Zealand jurisdiction.
English Language Requirements
Mandatory for course entry
How to apply
Submit application
Apply early as applications can close prior to the advertised closing dates if course capacity is reached.
Closing dates
Semester 1
31 January of the commencing year.
Semester 2
15 July of the commencing year.
