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Course code: GNSLEEPM1000

Duration for domestic students: 1 year full-time/2 years part time

Fees for domestic students: If you commence your course after 1 January 2013, the indicative fee is $25,680.00 per year of full-time study of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). For more information please visit our future students website.

Course abbreviation: GradDipSleep

UAC code: -

English language requirements: IELTS: A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band. TOEFL paper-based: A minimum result of 577 overall including a minimum result of 4.5 in writing. TOEFL IBT: A minimum result of 90 overall including a minimum result of 22 in reading, listening and speaking and 23 in writing.

Closing dates: 31 January for Semester 1,
June 14 for Semester 2, 2013.
Late applications may be considered.

Commencing semesters: Semester 1 (March) or Semester 2 (July)

Credit points required: 36

Location: Distance mode

Study mode: Online; Intensive

Faculty: Sydney Medical School

Course code: GNSLEEPM1000

Duration for international students: 1 year full-time/2 years part time

International Tuition Fee: If you commence your studies after 1 January 2013, the indicative fee is $37,200.00 per year of full-time study of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). For more information please visit our future students website.

Course abbreviation: GradDipSleep

UAC code: -

CRICOS code: -

Available to international students?: Yes

English language requirements: IELTS: A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band. TOEFL paper-based: A minimum result of 577 overall including a minimum result of 4.5 in writing. TOEFL IBT: A minimum result of 90 overall including a minimum result of 22 in reading, listening and speaking and 23 in writing.

International Student Office: International Office

Closing dates: 31 January for Semester 1 of the same year.
31 May for Semester 2 of the same year.
Late applications may be considered.

Commencing semesters: Semester 1 (March) or Semester 2 (July)

Credit points required: 36

Location: Distance mode

Study mode: Online; Intensive

Faculty: Sydney Medical School

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Graduate Diploma in Sleep Medicine

The information on this page applies to future students. Current students should refer to their faculty handbooks for course information.

The Graduate Diploma in Sleep Medicine is designed for professionals already working in the area of sleep medicine, or for graduates wishing to embark on a career in the field. The course offers you a unique opportunity to gain a deeper insight into this rapidly growing discipline of sleep medicine. This course is taught predominantly via the Internet but includes two practicums. The practicums introduce you to the technical aspects of sleep medicine.

The Graduate Diploma in Sleep Medicine is embedded within the Master of Medicine (Sleep Medicine) and Master of Science in Medicine (Sleep Medicine). The master's degrees build on concepts learned during the graduate diploma. You may choose to complete the graduate diploma or use it as a pathway into the master’s degree in this discipline.

Units of study

For full information on Units of Study available in this course, please visit the Sydney Courses website

Table of units of study (online handbook)

Full units of study list

  • SLEE5001 - Introductory Sleep Science
  • SLEE5002 - History of Sleep Research
  • SLEE5003 - Introduction to Sleep Disorders
  • SLEE5006 - Physiology of Sleep
  • SLEE5007 - Chronobiology
  • SLEE5008 - Sleep and Breathing I
  • SLEE5009 - Sleep and the Endocrine System
  • SLEE5010 - Neuropharmacology of Sleep I
  • SLEE5011 - Sleep and the Mind I
  • SLEE5013 - Non-Respiratory Sleep Disorders
  • SLEE5014 - Sleep and Breathing II
  • SLEE5015 - Neuropharmacology of Sleep II
  • SLEE5016 - Sleep and the Mind II
  • SLEE5017 - Sleep and Body Function
  • SLEE5019 - Sleep in Development (Child)
  • SLEE5020 - Sleep and Breathing III
  • SLEE5021 - Neuropharmacology of Sleep III
  • SLEE5023 - Sleep in Development (Adult)

Further course information

Study plan

Students complete 36 credit points of coursework units of study to qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Sleep Medicine.

Graduate opportunities

The course provides advanced postgraduate training for students who intend to pursue a career within the general field of sleep medicine, or for professionals already working in the area of sleep medicine.

Admission

Admission requirements

A successful applicant for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Sleep Medicine will:
(a) hold a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.
OR
(b) hold a bachelor’s degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification, in an appropriate discipline such as biology or health sciences; and
(c) a minimum of 12 months research or work experience in the field or pass a preliminary examination(s) as prescribed by the Faculty

In exceptional circumstances the dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the school, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.

How to apply

Domestic students

How to apply

Applications are made directly to the University and assessed by the Faculty.

International students

How to apply

Overseas applicants may apply (i) directly to the University, or (ii) through a University overseas representative (education agent).

Fee disclaimer

Domestic students

Indicative postgraduate student contribution amount

Indicative postgraduate student contribution amount not available for Graduate Diploma in Sleep Medicine.

Annual review for postgraduate student contribution amount

Annual review for postgraduate student contribution amount not available for Graduate Diploma in Sleep Medicine.

Postgraduate Domestic Tuition Fee

This 2013, tuition fee for a domestic postgraduate student represents the fee that is payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2012 for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). If your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL your fee will differ.

Annual review for postgraduate domestic tuition fee

Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review by the University, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.

Additional incidental fees

For some courses there are incidental fees additional to the student contribution and/or course fee. Some of those fees are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing and equipment. For further information about these additional incidental fees, please visit the University's Future Students' website.

Potential for inaccuracy

Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information in this prospectus, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre for domestic students or the International Office for international students so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about those fees.

The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Faculty Handbook and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents

Please note that if you are classified by the University as a Research Training Scheme student in accordance with the Other Grants Guidelines (Research) 2010, you will be exempt from the payment of any SCA or tuition fees for courses undertaken as part of a Research Masters degree and Research Doctoral degree. More information about your eligibility for this Scheme is available here.

International students

International tuition fees for postgraduate students

This 2013, tuition fee for international postgraduate students represents the fees that are payable by you in the calendar year you commence your course, commencing in 2013, for a standard annual full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). If your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL your fee will differ.

Annual review

Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review, and are likely to increase each year of your period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.

Additional incidental fees and health insurance

For some courses there are incidental fees additional to the tuition fees. Some of those fees are significant, for example, faculty-specific materials, tools, protected clothing, and equipment. The University's Future Students' webpage has further information about these additional incidental fees for postgraduate coursework students and postgraduate research students.

In addition to the fees indicated here for the course of study, International Students studying on an Australian Student Visa must have appropriate health insurance for the duration of their studies on a Student Visa through an approved provider of the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. This is a requirement of the Australian Government, unless otherwise exempted by the Government.

Potential for inaccuracy

Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also advised to consult directly with the Student Centre for domestic students or the International Office for international students so that they can provide you with specific and up to date information about those fees.

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