Degree requirements
| Master of Surgery (by coursework) |
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Degree Requirements
The degree requirements for the Master of Surgery are listed here and explained in detail below.
Let's go through what each of these requirements mean in turn.
Requirement 1: 48 credit points
What are credit points?
Each unit of study is worth a certain number of ‘credit points’, depending on the level at which it is taught and the amount of work required. Most units of study are worth 6 credit points, but there are significant exceptions (Dissertation A & B are worth 9 credit points each, for example).
How do I get 48 credit points?
The standard course progression for students enrolling in the Master of Surgery from 2008 is:
Requirement 2: Complete all 3 compulsory core units
The three core units of study every student must complete are:
- PUBH5018 – Introductory Biostatistics
- SURG5007 – Dissertation A
- SURG5008 – Dissertation B
How do the dissertation units work?
The dissertation is a formal piece of writing relevant to the student’s speciality in surgery. It is anticipated that candidates will work on a specified research project under their supervisor during both parts A and B of the dissertation unit and submit their dissertation on the census date following their enrolment in Dissertation B.
Students must enrol in Dissertation A prior to, or concurrent with, Dissertation B. Students must be enrolled in Dissertation B in order to submit their dissertation. If a student is not able to submit his/her dissertation after enrolling in 18 credit points of dissertation units of study, he/she must re-enrol in a minimum of 9 credit points of dissertation units of study, with the concomitant financial liability, every semester until he/she submits. It is therefore recommended that a student only enrols in Dissertation B when he/she is confident that his/her dissertation will be ready for submission by the due date.
When do I need to submit my dissertation?
Your dissertation is due for submission on the census date following the semester in which you enrolled in Dissertation B.
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Enrolment in Dissertation B |
Date due |
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| Semester 1 | August census date of that year |
| Semester 2 | March census date of the following year |
Requirement 3: Complete 4 primary electives
Students must complete 4 of the primary elective units of study available from the following list:
- SURG5001 Development & Measurement of Surgical Health Outcomes 1
- SURG5003 Development & Measurement of Surgical Health Outcomes 2
- SURG5011 Imaging Surgical Patients
- SURG5012 Surgical Metabolism
- SURG5013 Safety in Surgery
- SURG5015 Surgical Anatomy: Based on Dissection
- SURG5016 Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
- SURG5017 Microsurgery
- SURG5020 Advanced Laparoscopic Abdominal Anatomy
- SURG5021 Transplantation Immunobiology
- SURG5022 Principles & Practice of Transplantation
Requirement 4: Make a presentation at the John Loewenthal Society Scientific Meeting
The John Loewenthal Scientific Meeting is an opportunity for our research and coursework students to make a brief (15-20 minute) presentation on a topic relevant to their research dissertation.
Although not formally assessable as part of your degree requirements, it is expected that students will take this opportunity to contribute to the ongoing discussion of topics relevant to surgery. It is also an excellent opportunity to receive feedback prior to the submission of your dissertation, since presentations will be given to your peers, supervisors and senior Professors in attendance, with the opportunity to discuss and defend the results and methodology of your research.
The John Loewenthal Society Scientific Meeting concludes with a formal dinner, at which students who have presented are awarded with the John Loewenthal Medal for outstanding research.
| Graduate Diploma in Surgery |
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Degree Requirements
The degree requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Surgery are listed here and explained in detail below.
Let's go through what each of these requirements mean in turn.
Requirement 1: 36 credit points
What are credit points?
Each unit of study is worth a certain number of ‘credit points’, depending on the level at which it is taught and the amount of work required. Most units of study are worth 6 credit points, but there are significant exceptions of which you must take note.
How do I get 36 credit points?
The standard course progression for students enrolling in the Graduate Diploma in Surgery from 2008 is:
Requirement 2: Complete PUBH5018 Introductory Biostatistics
Every Graduate Diploma student must enrol in and complete Introductory Biostatistics, offered by the School of Public Health, at some point in their candidature.
Requirement 3: Complete 5 primary electives
Students must complete 5 of the primary elective units of study available from the following list:
- SURG5001 Development & Measurement of Surgical Health Outcomes 1
- SURG5003 Development & Measurement of Surgical Health Outcomes 2
- SURG5011 Imaging Surgical Patients
- SURG5012 Surgical Metabolism
- SURG5013 Safety in Surgery
- SURG5015 Surgical Anatomy: Based on Dissection
- SURG5016 Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
- SURG5017 Microsurgery
- SURG5020 Advanced Laparoscopic Abdominal Anatomy
- SURG5021 Transplantation Immunobiology
- SURG5022 Principles & Practice of Transplantation