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Whether you want to gain new professional qualifications, change your career direction or pursue a personal ambition, the University of Sydney will steer you to places you never imagined.
With more than 450 courses on offer across nine We give you access to leading lecturers, research areas of study, you can tailor a degree to your supervisors, industry networks, research and teaching goals and needs – with short or long-term study. centre staff from Australia and worldwide – across many disciplines. The University’s regular ranking Our coursework and research degrees offer far in the top 50 universities worldwide reflects our more than knowledge. You’ll join leading thinkers to outstanding reputation.* challenge the known and explore the unknown in a stimulating environment that encourages both learning Our graduates are among the world’s most sought- and networking. To support research and teaching after employees – we are ranked first in Australia and excellence, we are investing in the latest innovative fifth in the world for graduate employability.* technology and exceptional facilities. sydney.edu.au The University of Sydney
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Page 2 ** QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2019 The Sydney advantage Postgraduate study options Studying a health degree at the University of Sydney A graduate entry master’s degree is an intensive equips you with the leadership capabilities, clinical program of study that focuses on educating health skills and human understanding to make a big professionals. You will graduate ready for work in just difference to the lives of individuals and communities. two years with a professional qualification and the clinical skills, confidence and leadership experience to We are unique among Australia’s leading universities make a major difference in the lives of individuals and in the breadth of health disciplines we offer, providing communities in Australia and around the world. broad opportunities for professional and personal development and cross-disciplinary study. The courses listed in this guide are available to you if you’re looking to study a master’s degree in health On graduating from one of our pioneering courses and you already have an undergraduate degree in in health sciences, medicine, public health, nursing, any discipline (please note, however, that individual pharmacy or dentistry, you will be ready to make a courses have specific admission criteria). difference, in Australia and around the world. We also offer specialist postgraduate degrees if The University of Sydney attracts many of the you are already a doctor, dentist, registered nurse, best students in Australia and overseas. With this pharmacist or diagnostic radiographer and you are privilege comes our responsibility to provide the looking to specialise in your field or advance your highest quality learning and teaching. We strive career. Visit our specialist postgraduate coursework constantly for excellence in intellectual enquiry, page or read our specialist postgraduate guide to learn Graduate medicine and health programs academic freedom and integrity, and ethical practice more about our courses for health professionals. in academic endeavours. To support these goals −− sydney.edu.au/medicine-health we provide an exciting and stimulating learning and teaching environment. Page 3 7 reasons to study with us sydney.edu.au 1 2 Global outlook Leading clinical partners Join an influential community of students, Gain real-world, hands-on training staff and alumni who lead and shape through clinical placements within our healthcare delivery around the world. extensive network of top-tier hospitals As a student, you can undertake clinical and primary and community healthcare placements in many parts of the world facilities across metropolitan, including Nepal, Vietnam, Israel, Sweden, regional and rural NSW. Singapore and Timor-Leste.
3 4 Experts A close-knit, supportive community The University of Sydney Learn from highly respected researchers, In this large and diverse university, practitioners and clinicians who we ensure you get the support you are dedicated to teaching the next need to succeed in your studies. generation of leaders. Page 4 5 7 Multidisciplinary focus Exchange programs We prepare graduates with specialist and We’ll connect you to the world through generalist healthcare knowledge and skills. our exchange programs, helping you gain The changing healthcare system needs real‑world experience to enhance your career workers who understand the bigger picture prospects and build your networks. and know that solutions often require health professionals working together. The University has 300 exchange partners in 42 countries. All of them broaden your horizons and immerse you in different cultures and environments. More than 120 of these partners are listed among the top 200 universities in the world.*
6 If you are eligible to become an exchange student** Cutting-edge facilities you remain enrolled full time at the University Learn in our advanced simulation while you are overseas and continue to pay your laboratories and use high-calibre equipment usual tuition fees. A student from your host across our dedicated health facilities. institution will come to Sydney, and the result is an exchange of students and places.
To find out more, check out your faculty website for its specific exchange programs or visit: −− sydney.edu.au/sydney-abroad Graduate medicine and health programs
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** Postgraduate students can go on exchange if their course has a minimum of 72 credit points (to allow enough lead time to apply), and if it does not have accreditation requirements that must be completed here
in Sydney (allowing space for electives) Page 5 Choose your career path
Growing areas, Career change great opportunities Flexible careers With our graduate entry degrees, In Australia, the health sector Health professionals work together you can gain a professional makes up about 10 percent of the in teams to provide the best patient qualification in health in just two workforce. This figure grows every care and achieve good outcomes. years. Students in our postgraduate year, so your career prospects degrees come from a wide range of are excellent. The 2018 Graduate With access to teaching and backgrounds, from commerce to Outcomes Survey* found that research across all the health arts and science. Many have already graduates from health courses professions, you will gain unique been in the workforce and are tend to have great success in the perspectives and experiences to looking to make a career change labour market immediately upon prepare you for a diverse range into the health sector. graduation. of careers in healthcare, both in Australia and abroad. There are diverse and growing In 2018, postgraduate coursework opportunities for qualified medicine, pharmacy and nursing Flexible work practices, such as health professionals. Studying a graduates had the highest rate changing hours or patterns of health degree at Sydney equips of full-time employment at work, are often available. you with the clinical skills and 96.7 percent, 98.1 percent and leadership capabilities to make a 95.6 percent respectively. Invest in yourself real difference to individuals and communities. Our graduates help As a health graduate, you will join Your skills, learning, talents and people directly, or make big picture the forefront of unprecedented attributes - or human capital - are improvements to healthcare global challenges in healthcare. the key to your earning potential. treatments, processes and systems. These challenges are driven by A graduate entry master’s or changing population demographics, specialist health degree is an technological developments, investment in your future self. inequality of access to services, Not only will you learn practical sydney.edu.au the rise of new infectious skills relevant to the health diseases, and chronic diseases workforce, your value as an such as cardiovascular disease, employee will grow exponentially. obesity and diabetes.
* The Graduate Outcomes Survey data was compiled by the Social Research Centre, www.srcentre.com.au, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Australian National University. View the results at www.qilt.edu.au/graduate-employment The University of Sydney Page 6 Postgraduate coursework options
Master’s degrees A graduate certificate or diploma is also an excellent option if you don’t wish to commit to a These are ideal if you need specialised knowledge full master’s, but still want a solid grounding in your and skills, and want to: chosen field. −− take the next step in your career or start a new one −− gain professional qualifications for your next job Not all master’s degrees offer the graduate certificate and graduate diploma options, and some graduate −− upskill for your current role certificates and diplomas may not be available for −− develop academic expertise in your chosen field study full time onshore on a student visa. Check the −− broaden your knowledge. specific details for your course at −− sydney.edu.au/courses They typically require between one and two years of full-time study. If you can’t commit to a full-time Short courses master’s degree straight away because of, say, family or work commitments, we also offer the If you are not sure about studying a full degree flexibility of part-time study for domestic students. or are interested in professional development, you can choose to take a single unit of study in a Graduate diplomas and ‘non-award’ course. graduate certificates We offer hundreds of units of study across selected These are usually based on master’s degrees and offer faculties, including many that you can use to earn a subset of the master’s units of study. They’re worth continuing professional development points or considering if you want to try out postgraduate study explore subjects of general interest. to suit your circumstances, increase your breadth of expertise and knowledge, or you don’t quite meet the You will receive an official academic transcript at admission criteria for a master’s degree. the end of your studies, and may be able to use it to request credit for a longer course, such as a master’s Once you finish the graduate certificate (usually six degree, at the University of Sydney. months of full-time study or part-time equivalent) −− sydney.edu.au/study/short‑courses you may then be able to progress to the equivalent graduate diploma (usually one year full time) and a master’s degree. See the progression diagram below as a guide (note that progression requirements can vary).
Master’s degree Graduate diploma Gain specialised skills Graduate certificate Complete more units of and knowledge or
Complete some of the study that you can count professional qualifications Graduate medicine and health programs essential units of study towards a master’s degree Usually one or two years towards a master’s degree Usually one year of of full-time study Usually six months of full-time study full-time study Page 7 Postgraduate research
At the University of Sydney, we are tripling our investment in research by 2020 to change the way we think about the world and how we live and work in it.
We are one of the world’s top research universities This collaborative spirit drives our multidisciplinary and a member of Australia’s prestigious Group of research centres, including several dedicated to Eight network and the Association of Pacific Rim deepening our understanding of China and Southeast Universities. The latter partners us with others that Asia, and increasing Australia’s engagement in these excel in research, including Stanford, UCLA, Shanghai regions. We’re home to more than 90 research and Jiao Tong University and the University of Hong Kong. teaching centres and we have a proud track record of excellence. The Australian Government ranked all of Our research is shaped by the big picture. our research at world standard or above in its latest We look at real-world problems from all angles, Excellence in Research for Australia ratings. combining the expertise and talents of scholars from many disciplines. Find out more about our current research: −− sydney.edu.au/research
“I believe that every child “I am currently mentoring
sydney.edu.au has the fundamental the next generation of health right to run, skip and play. researchers in my role as leader Movement disorders such as of major interdisciplinary cerebral palsy affect 34,000 research and clinical teams, Australians from birth. including the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Research “I conducted the first Group and the NSW Paediatric ever study investigating Gait Analysis Service. non‑surgical treatments for childhood Charcot‑Marie- “Over the next five years, my Tooth disease. This teams of clinicians, scientists neuromuscular disorder and students will pioneer affects 1 in 2500 people in muscle‑building therapies, Australia, the onset of which to get millions of children occurs during adolescence back on their feet.” and early adulthood.
The University of Sydney Professor Joshua Burns Director of the Paediatric Gait Analysis Service of New South Wales at the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network (Randwick and Westmead) and Associate Dean, Research Professor of Paediatric Neuromuscular Rehabilitation @BurnsSyd Page 8 Our research degrees Research strengths Embarking on a research degree The research we do today is the Medicine at Sydney is an opportunity to healthcare of tomorrow. Our −− Cancer work alongside some of the world’s breadth of expertise across our −− Obesity, diabetes and brightest and most accomplished faculties and schools is supported cardiovascular disease academics. We offer exceptional by deep disciplinary knowledge. facilities – the latest innovative We are home to some of the most −− Neuroscience and mental health technology across the physical, highly cited researchers in the −− Infectious diseases, medical, life and engineering world including research that has and lifespan health sciences, the humanities and informed policy and practice in social sciences. Australia and around the world. Public health −− Prevention We are investing in major new Undertaking a research degree in −− Communication and choice facilities to support collaboration medicine or health at the University and partnerships with researchers of Sydney is an opportunity to −− Sustainability from diverse disciplines who make a real difference in the health −− Ageing are tackling society’s most of individuals and communities −− Global public health nutrition challenging problems. around the world. You will work −− Ethics and values alongside leading academics and We have the drive to challenge turn your ideas into reality. −− Chronic kidney disease traditional ways of thinking. −− Environment and climate You will have the support you need We have a large research portfolio −− Primary healthcare to contribute to research that that crosses the spectrum −− Musculoskeletal health makes a meaningful, real-world from basic science to clinical impact and changes lives. medicine and public health. Nursing We have significant capability We offer several higher degrees by in more than 30 major areas −− Cancer research – the Doctor of Philosophy of research, including: −− Chronic disease and ageing (PhD) is the highest qualification −− Infection and immunity that you can attain in Australia. Health sciences −− Injury and acute illness −− Physical activity, lifestyle, −− Mental health Learn more about our research ageing, and wellbeing degrees and achievements: −− Musculoskeletal health Pharmacy −− sydney.edu.au/research −− Disability and mental health −− Cancer −− Cancer diagnosis and −− Cardiovascular disease rehabilitation and diabetes −− Aboriginal and Torres −− Health services and Strait Islander health patient safety −− Medical imaging −− Mental health −− Communication sciences −− Respiratory and and disorders infectious disease −− eHealth and health Graduate medicine and health programs service delivery Dentistry −− Lifespan oral health −− Chronic diseases −− Ageing well, ageing productively Page 9 Medicine and health at the University of Sydney
A truly multidisciplinary Established in April 2018, the University’s new Faculty of Medicine and Health comprises: environment for education and −− The University of Sydney School of Dentistry research in the 21st century −− The School of Medical Sciences combining dentistry, health −− The University of Sydney School of Medicine sciences, medical sciences, −− The University of Sydney School of Pharmacy −− The University of Sydney School of Public Health medicine, nursing, pharmacy −− The University of Sydney Susan Wakil and public health. School of Nursing and Midwifery sydney.edu.au
1856 1899 1901 Sydney Medical School The University begins Sydney Dental School opens at established. It is the educating pharmacists through Chalmers Street with 17 students, first medical school the Materia Medica course for offering a three-year curriculum Timeline in Australia. pharmacy students. leading to a Licence in Dentistry.
1975 1978 1981 1990 2001 Cumberland The Westmead Clinical The Westmead Cumberland The School of begins offering School at Westmead Centre for Oral College of Health Medical Sciences post-registration Hospital opens. It serves Health opens as Sciences is re- is formed. nursing courses; the largest area and part of the Faculty established as an previously, they population of any of the of Dentistry academic college were conducted University of Sydney’s at Westmead of the University.
The University of Sydney by the NSW College clinical schools. Hospital. of Nursing. Page 10 The Faculty of Health Sciences will remain a separate −− The University of Sydney Nepean Clinical School faculty while it is located at the Cumberland Campus −− The University of Sydney Northern Clinical School (Lidcombe, NSW). It will join the Faculty of Medicine −− The University of Sydney Adventist Hospital and Health at a later date to become the University of Clinical School Sydney School of Health Sciences. −− The University of Sydney Westmead Clinical School 10 clinical schools located across NSW −− School of Rural Health (headquartered in Dubbo −− The University of Sydney Central Clinical School and Orange) −− The University of Sydney Children’s Hospital −− The Broken Hill University Department of Westmead Clinical School Rural Health −− The University of Sydney Concord Clinical School −− The University Centre for Rural Health (headquartered in Northern Rivers).
1930 1949 1973 The Sydney School of NSW College of Nursing The Cumberland College of Health Sciences is Public Health is established. established. Nursing students are established at Lidcombe. The college teaches It is the first of its kind taught by University of Sydney courses in physiotherapy, occupational in Australia. lecturers at the college. therapy, speech therapy and orthoptics.
2016 2018 2020 Sydney Nursing School The Faculty of Parts of the Faculty of Medicine begins teaching the Master Medicine and Health and Health will move into a of Nursing (Graduate Entry) is established. purpose-built health precinct on course at Westmead. the Camperdown Campus. Graduate medicine and health programs Page 11 Why study health sciences with us?
As Australia’s largest health sciences research and teaching institution, the Faculty of Health Sciences brings together the brightest and most inquisitive minds to tackle the big issues in health.
Placements International experience Mentoring Workplace-based education is We offer opportunities to work on The Alumni Mentoring program an important part of the overall community projects with non- connects students with alumni student learning experience at the government organisations (NGOs) from the same discipline to offer Faculty of Health Sciences. and other development agencies advice on career opportunities in South Asia and Southeast Asia and guidance on transition into Depending on your degree, you as part of your degree. the workplace. may spend 25 to 40 percent of your −− sydney.edu.au/health-sciences/ total course hours in clinical or Our FHS Abroad program offers alumni-mentoring workplace educational activities. first-hand experience of the international context of health, Designed for students with The clinical or workplace-based including global health priorities, leadership aspirations and potential education component of most systems, beliefs and their impact who are in their final year of study, courses increases as you progress on individuals and communities. the Leadership Mentoring Program in your degree. These supervised You will select a placement of connects you with leaders in the practice experiences help you to personal and professional interest, sydney.edu.au private or public sector. develop the professional skills, then work alongside a local NGO −− sydney.edu.au/health-sciences/ knowledge and behaviour needed that provides services related to leadership-mentoring in future employment. health, disability, rehabilitation or community wellbeing. In most courses you will be Global rankings required to undertake at least Access to some scholarships and We are ranked fourth in the world one placement outside Sydney. other forms of financial assistance for sports-related subjects in the −− sydney.edu.au/health-sciences/ may be available. QS World University Rankings by placements −− sydney.edu.au/health-sciences/ Subject 2019. fhs-abroad The University of Sydney Page 12 Leadership All students enrolled in Faculty of Health Sciences courses have the opportunity to participate in Sydney Health Leaders, a workshop and seminar series that helps to develop leadership skills. −− sydney.edu.au/health-sciences/ sydney-health-leaders
Campus life The Faculty of Health Sciences is based at our Cumberland Campus in Lidcombe – a great environment in which to think, learn and get to Health sciences know your fellow students.
In 2020, the faculty is scheduled to move to a purpose-built Health Precinct at the University of Sydney’s Camperdown Campus. “The best part of the FHS Abroad experience was the constant challenge of Dedicated resources engaging in a completely different cultural The Cumberland Campus includes environment. As a future healthcare purpose‑built laboratories, on- worker, this trip enabled me to develop site health clinics and high‑end my abilities to provide more culturally equipment that support your learning experiences and our appropriate practices.” pioneering research. The whole Alise Kha campus is dedicated to the health FHS Abroad participant sciences, providing you with an ideal learning base for your Graduate medicine and health programs professional development. Page 13 Diagnostic Radiography
Diagnostic radiographers are qualified health professionals who use a range of modalities to provide images and data for the diagnosis and treatment of an injury or disease.
The Master of Diagnostic Radiography will set Course progression you on a career path to work on the frontline of Units of study Sem CP 21st century healthcare, using innovative imaging Year 1 technologies to support accurate diagnoses and treatment options for patients. Bio Sciences for Health Professionals 1 6 Professional Practice Radiography 1 1 6 Professional accreditation Medical Radiation Science Radiography 1 1 6 Graduates are eligible for provisional accreditation Clinical Studies Radiography 1 1 6 with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Foundations of Healthcare Practice 2 6 Australia. All graduates need to complete a 12-month Professional Practice Radiography 2 2 6 internship period (Supervised Practice Program) Clinical Studies Radiography 2 2 6 in an approved hospital or practice before full Simulated and Interprofessional Learning 2 6 accreditation is granted. Year 2 Course option Advanced Clinical Reasoning in 1 6 Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy −− Master of Diagnostic Radiography Evidence-Based Healthcare 1 6 Professional Practice Radiography 3 1 6 Admission criteria To be eligible to apply, you need a recognised Medical Radiation Science Radiography 2 1 6
sydney.edu.au bachelor’s, master’s or research degree with Clinical Studies Radiography 3 1 6 a minimum GPA of 4.5 out of 7.0 which is an Professional Practice Radiography 4 2 6 approximate weighted average mark (WAM) of Clinical Studies Radiography 4 2 6 60 percent. This does not guarantee an offer, as places Medical Radiation Science Radiography 3 2 6 are limited and offers are based on academic merit. Advanced Practice in Magnetic 2 6 Resonance Spectroscopy Course summary: Master of Diagnostic Radiography Duration: 2 years full time Total credit points required: 96 Commencing: February Mode: on-campus IELTS: 7.0 overall (a minimum of 6.0 in reading and listening and 6.5 in speaking and writing) −− sydney.edu.au/courses/ master-of-diagnostic-radiography The University of Sydney Page 14 Exercise Physiology
Chronic diseases such as diabetes and obesity account for about 70 percent of illnesses experienced by Australians, and this is expected to increase to almost 80 percent by 2020.
Our Master of Exercise Physiology aims to change this statistic by giving you the knowledge, competencies and clinical experience required to deliver safe and effective clinical exercise practice that has a real impact on people’s health.
Professional accreditation The course provides the 500 hours of clinical training you need to be eligible for accreditation as an exercise physiologist by Exercise and Sports Science Australia.
Course option −− Master of Exercise Physiology
Admission criteria Course progression To be eligible to apply, you need a recognised Units of study Sem CP bachelor’s, master’s or research degree with Year 1 a minimum GPA of 4.5 out of 7.0 which is an approximate Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of Exercise Metabolism and Physiology 1 6 Health sciences 60 percent. This does not guarantee an offer, as places Human Motor Learning and Control 1 6 are limited and offers are based on academic merit. Principles of Exercise Programming 1 6 Professional Practice 1 1 6 You also need to show evidence of prerequisite Exercise Throughout the Lifespan 2 6 knowledge in the following three areas: Advanced Exercise Programming 2 6 −− Human anatomy Clinical Biomechanics 2 6 Professional Practice 2 2 6 −− Human or exercise physiology −− Research design and statistics. Year 2 Exercise for Musculoskeletal Conditions 1 6 For a list of approved degrees that meet the Nutrition and Pharmacology 1 6 prerequisite knowledge requirements and further Clinical Exercise Science Case Studies 1 1 6 information, visit the course webpage. Practicum 1 1 6 Clinical Exercise Science Case Studies 2 2 6 Course summary: Master of Exercise Physiology Practicum 2 2 6 Duration: 2 years full time Practicum 3 2 6
Total credit points required: 96 Graduate medicine and health programs Practicum 4 2 6 Commencing: February Mode: on-campus Some units of study each semester are taught by academic staff at the Charles Perkins Centre. IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 7.0 in each band) Please note: admission criteria for this course are subject −− sydney.edu.au/courses/ to change. For the latest information, refer to: master-of-exercise-physiology sydney.edu.au/courses/master-of-exercise-physiology Page 15 Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapists help people to participate more fully in everyday life by focusing on their strengths.
Professional accreditation Note: If you have not completed prior study at an Accredited by the Occupational Therapy Board of appropriate level in human anatomy or psychology, Australia and the World Federation of Occupational you will need to select the relevant units in Therapists, the Master of Occupational Therapy your enrolment in order to meet accreditation qualifies you to practise in Australia and overseas. requirements for professional registration.
The degree is recognised by the Australian Health Course summary: Master of Occupational Therapy Practitioner Regulation Agency, allowing you to Duration: 2 years full time apply for registration to work in any Australian state Total credit points required: 96 or territory. To practise in other countries, you Commencing: February will need to meet any registration requirements Mode: on-campus applicable in those countries. IELTS: 7.0 overall (a minimum of 7.0 in each band) −− sydney.edu.au/courses/ The course includes 1000 hours of clinical placement to master-of-occupational-therapy meet professional requirements. This can be completed in a variety of locations throughout NSW. Placements Course progression are often scheduled during vacation periods (outside Units of study Sem CP (semester), and may be based outside the Sydney area. Year 1 Assessing Evidence for OT Practice 1 6
sydney.edu.au Course option −− Master of Occupational Therapy OT Assessment and Planning 1 6 Introduction to OT Theory and Practice 1 6 Admission criteria Core electives 1 6 To be eligible to apply, you need a recognised −− Clinically-oriented Musculoskeletal Anatomy A −− Psychology for Graduate Students bachelor’s, master’s or research degree with −− Clinically-based Neuroscience a minimum GPA of 4.5 out of 7.0 which is an −− eHealth for Allied Health Professionals approximate Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 60 Biomechanical and Sensorimotor Strategies 2 6 percent. This does not guarantee an offer, as places OT in Home and Community Environments 2 6 are limited and offers are based on academic merit. OT in School and Work Environments 2 6 Developing OT Professional Skills in Practice 2 6
Year 2 Psychosocial and Cognitive Strategies 1 6 Enabling Occupation with Communities 1 6 and Populations Community-based OT Fieldwork 1 6 Elective 1 6 The University of Sydney Research project elective or choose a unit of study available throughout the University, subject to approval Implementing Skills in OT Professional Practice 2 9 Evaluation of OT Practice 2 6 Reflexivity and OT Professional Practice 2 9 Page 16 Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists use a range of drug-free techniques to help their patients treat or prevent injuries and disease, maintain fit and healthy bodies, and prepare for and recover from surgery.
With a focus on patient-centred care, physiotherapy Course summary: Master of Physiotherapy involves the application of highly developed clinical Duration: 2 years full time reasoning skills to assess, diagnose and treat Total credit points required: 96 movement problems caused by a variety of joint, Commencing: February muscle, nerve and metabolic disorders. Mode: on-campus IELTS: 7.0 overall (a minimum of 7.0 in each band) Professional accreditation The Master of Physiotherapy is accredited by the Course progression Australian Physiotherapy Council and recognised Units of study Sem CP by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Year 1 Agency. This allows our graduates to work in any state or territory in Australia and New Zealand. Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy 1 6 To apply for licences in other countries, you need Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy IA 1 6 to meet the registration requirements applicable Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy IB 1 6 in those countries. Neurological Physiotherapy 1 6 Neurological and 2 6 Course option Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy −− Master of Physiotherapy Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy II 2 6 Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy III 2 6
Admission criteria Physiotherapy across the Lifespan 2 6 Health sciences
To be eligible to apply, you need a recognised Year 2 bachelor’s, master’s or research degree with Physiotherapy Practicum 1 1 6 a minimum GPA of 4.5 out of 7.0 which is an Physiotherapy Practicum 2 1 6 approximate Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy IV 1 6 60 percent. This does not guarantee an offer, as places are limited and offers are based on academic merit. Physiotherapy Health Care and Society 1 6 OR FHS Abroad Physiotherapy Practicum 3 2 6 You also need to show evidence of prerequisite knowledge in the following areas: Physiotherapy Practicum 4 2 6 Advanced Clinical Reasoning 2 6 −− Human anatomy Advanced Physiotherapy Practice 2 6 −− Human physiology −− Exercise physiology −− Neuroscience −− Psychology
For a list of approved degrees that meet the Graduate medicine and health programs prerequisite knowledge requirements and further information, visit the course webpage. −− sydney.edu.au/courses/master-of-physiotherapy Page 17 Rehabilitation Counselling
Rehabilitation counsellors assist people with disabilities or disadvantage to achieve maximum participation in employment and community life through assessment, counselling, service provision and support.
The Master of Rehabilitation Counselling prepares you approximate Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of for professional practice as a rehabilitation counsellor 60 percent. This does not guarantee an offer, as places across a range of community, clinical and vocational are limited and offers are based on academic merit. service sectors. Graduates attain professional status as a rehabilitation counsellor and are qualified to Course summary: Master of provide specialist counselling, rehabilitation, and Rehabilitation Counselling case management services to people who have Duration: 2 years full time experienced injury, disability or social disadvantage. Total credit points required: 96 Commencing: February A number of clinical and professional fieldwork Mode: on-campus, online opportunities are scheduled as part of the course. IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) A one-year graduate diploma leading to the full −− sydney.edu.au/courses/ master’s degree is also available. master-of-rehabilitation-counselling
Professional accreditation Course progression Both the graduate diploma and master’s degree Units of study Sem CP are accredited by the Rehabilitation Counselling Association of Australasia, a member of Allied Health Year 1 Professions Australia and are recognised by the Rehabilitation Counselling 1 6 Heads of Workers’ Compensation Authority, state Rehabilitation Resource Management 1 6 sydney.edu.au based compensation authorities, Comcare, CTP Assessment, Evaluation and Planning 1 6 Insurance Schemes, and the Accident Compensation Applied Vocational Rehabilitation 1 6 Corporation in New Zealand. Rehabilitation Counselling II 2 6 Biopsychosocial Aspects of Disability 2 6 Course options Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation 2 6 −− Master of Rehabilitation Counselling Disability Management (master’s degree only) 2 6 −− Graduate Diploma of Rehabilitation Counselling Field Practicum (graduate diploma only) 2 6
Admission criteria Year 2 To be eligible to apply, you need a recognised Disability, Public Policy & Change 1 6 bachelor’s, master’s or research degree with Disability Research and Evidence in Practice 1 6 a minimum GPA of 4.5 out of 7.0, which is an Professional Practice 1 1 6 Electives 1 6 −− Mental Health, Rehabilitation and Recovery −− Rehabilitation for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder −− Rehabilitation for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Inclusive Community Development 2 6 The University of Sydney Rehabilitation Counselling Capstone 2 6 Professional Practice 2 2 6 Electives 2 6 −− Public Offenders: Aspects of Rehabilitation −− Work and Developmental Disability
Please note: admission criteria for this course are subject to change. For up-to-date information, refer to:
Page 18 sydney.edu.au/courses/master-of-rehabilitation-counselling Speech Language Pathology
One in seven people in Australia has some form of communication disability, such as a problem with speech, using and/or understanding language, voice, fluency, hearing or reading and writing.
Speech pathologists assess and treat people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures, and change lives by making it easier for people to communicate.
Professional accreditation The Master of Speech Language Pathology is accredited by Speech Pathology Australia. Graduates are eligible for practising membership of the association, which is a requirement to work as a speech pathologist in Australia.
Course option −− Master of Speech Language Pathology
Admission criteria To be eligible to apply, you need a recognised bachelor’s, master’s or research degree with Course progression a minimum GPA of 4.5 out of 7.0, which is an Units of study Sem CP approximate Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of Year 1 60 percent. This does not guarantee an offer, as places Health sciences are limited and offers are based on academic merit. Language 1 – Developmental Disorders 1 3 Speech 1 – Phonological Impairments 1 3 You also need to show evidence of prerequisite Voice and Resonance Impairment 1 6 knowledge in the following areas: Clinical Practice 1 1 6 −− linguistics Language 2 – Literacy and Language 2 6 −− phonetics Stuttering and Motor Speech 2 6 Feeding and Swallowing across the Lifespan 2 6 −− anatomy of the speech system Clinical Practice 2 2 6 −− neurology of the speech system. Year 2 For a list of approved degrees and units that meet Audiology and Aural Habilitation 1 6 the prerequisite knowledge requirements and Functional Communication in Disability 1 6 further information, visit the course webpage. Language 3 – Aphasia and Cognitive Impairment 1 6 Clinical Practice 3 1 6 Course summary: Master of Speech Interdisciplinary Practice: Complex Cases 2 6 Language Pathology Clinical Leadership and Research 2 6 Duration: 2 years full time Clinical Practice 4 – Child 2 6 Graduate medicine and health programs Total credit points required: 96 Clinical Practice 4 – Adult 2 6 Commencing: February Mode: on-campus IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 7.0 in each band) −− sydney.edu.au/courses/
master-of-speech-language-pathology Please note: admission criteria for this course are subject to change. For up-to-date information, refer to:
sydney.edu.au/courses/master-of-speech-language-pathology Page 19 Why study medicine with us?
As one of the Asia-Pacific region’s most highly rated education and research institutions, the University of Sydney School of Medicine offers many options to sharpen your skills and deepen your knowledge.
Our clinical schools are located in major teaching What can I study? hospitals in the Sydney metropolitan area and We offer a range of specialist medicine and health in regional hospitals in central, far-west and postgraduate coursework degrees that will allow you north-coast NSW. to gain a specialisation in your chosen field.
We have strong partnerships with both public and Our graduate entry master’s courses are available private sector health services. In 2015, we joined with to people with any undergraduate degree who are the Sydney, Northern Sydney and Western Sydney looking to gain a postgraduate health qualification. Local Health Districts, the Sydney Children’s Hospital Our courses include: Network (Westmead) and medical research institutes to form Sydney Health Partners, recognised by the −− Brain and Mind Sciences (page 22) National Health and Medical Research Council as an −− Clinical Trials Research (page 23) Advanced Health Research and Translation Centre. −− Doctor of Medicine (page 24).
Sydney Medical School and its affiliated medical Specialist postgraduate degrees are open to students research institutes have a large research portfolio who have an undergraduate degree in a science or encompassing the basic sciences, clinical medicine health related discipline. They could be ideal if you and public health. are a health professional looking to undertake further sydney.edu.au training in medicine or health or you’re interested in moving into a specific health discipline:
−− Clinical Epidemiology −− Clinical Neurophysiology −− Infection and Immunity −− Indigenous Health Promotion −− Metabolic Health −− Ophthalmology −− Pain Management −− Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Development −− Psychotherapy −− Sexual and Reproductive Health −− Sleep Medicine
The University of Sydney For more information, visit: −− sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/ specialist-postgraduate-degrees Page 20 Global rankings Our performance in rankings reflects our status as a leading medical school. We are ranked: −− 18th in the world in the medicine category of the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019 −− 5 (the highest rating) in the Excellence in Research for Australia rankings for medical and health sciences, and public health and health services.
Specialist postgraduate coursework for doctors Our postgraduate courses are Many of our courses and units Our courses will help you to: designed and taught by doctors of study are endorsed by the −− update your knowledge and skills for doctors. We can prepare you relevant professional colleges and −− obtain insights from clinical for college exams or help you some can be credited towards and academic leaders in stand out in a competitive field college training requirements. your chosen fields through the skills and networks you Several units of study are also need to work at a high level. Our aimed at preparing candidates −− prepare for college courses include: for college examinations. examinations and meet college training requirements −− Breast Surgery Our programs are designed with −− acquire additional skills such as −− Cataract and Refractive Surgery busy professionals in mind. Within expertise in clinical reasoning −− Critical Care Medicine our broadly structured programs, and communication and teaching Medicine −− Internal Medicine you can tailor a course to meet −− develop research skills and your needs. Most courses are −− Paediatric Medicine experience, such as trial design delivered online, with face-to‑face and grant application writing −− Psychiatry teaching in intensive one- or −− establish a network of contacts −− Surgery two-day sessions, block mode, with senior clinicians and peers. −− Surgical Anatomy or seminars usually outside of business hours. Content is For more information, visit: Admission to these postgraduate regularly updated to remain −− sydney.edu.au/medicine/study/ courses requires a Doctor of current and relevant. postgraduate Medicine or its equivalent. Graduate medicine and health programs Page 21 Brain and Mind Sciences
Shape the future of brain and mind science through multidisciplinary training from internationally recognised leaders.
The Brain and Mind Sciences program prepares you Course summary: Master of Brain and Mind Sciences for a highly rewarding career in mental health and Duration: 1 year full time neuroscience, where you can make a real difference Total credit points required: 48 to the wellbeing of individuals and communities. Commencing: February Mode: on-campus day and evening The Brain and Mind Centre is internationally renowned IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) for its interdisciplinary model, leading researchers, −− sydney.edu.au/courses/ and contributions to mental health and neuroscience. master-of-brain-and-mind-sciences By studying with us, you will draw on these strengths to develop strong professional and research skills. Course progression You will also gain a solid understanding of basic Core units of study CP neuroscience, clinical applications and interventions. Fundamental Neuroscience 6 Translational and Clinical Brain and Mind Science 6 We will explore diseases of mental health from basic and clinical research perspectives, rather than as Research Inquiry (required for master’s students only) 6 disparate scientific disciplines, empowering you Elective units to form meaningful collaborations and improve Brain and Mind Disorders of Childhood and Youth 6 research outcomes. Neuropsychopharmacology 6 Neuroethics 6 The core units of study focus on fundamental Cognitive Behaviour Therapy 6 neuroscience, its research and their impact in Neuropsychology 6 sydney.edu.au a clinical setting, while electives allow you to study more specialised areas, such as brain and Brain Ageing 6 mind disorders of childhood, ageing, genetics, Genetics of Brain and Mind Disorders 6 leadership and neuroethics. Leadership in Policy in Mental Health 6 Neurolaw: Brain, Mind, Law and Ethics 6 Course options Research Activity (master’s students only) 12 −− Graduate Certificate in Brain and Mind Sciences −− Graduate Diploma in Brain and Mind Sciences −− Master of Brain and Mind Sciences
Admission criteria You need a recognised bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline. Satisfactory performance in an interview may also be required. The University of Sydney Page 22 Clinical Trials Research
Learn how to design, develop, lead and conduct clinical trials.
The Clinical Trials Research Admission criteria Course progression program focuses on clinical trial For admission to the master’s Core units of study CP design and research methodology, degree, you need a recognised Operational Principles 6 and how to devise high-quality bachelor’s degree in a relevant of Clinical Trials studies. You will develop the skills to discipline (with a credit average), Trial Design and Methods 6 manage and lead clinical trials and or a graduate diploma in a relevant Critical Appraisal of Evidence 6 the ability to interpret the results of discipline, or a Graduate Certificate Statistical Principles 6 single and multi‑centre trials. in Clinical Trials Practice from the and Clinical Trials University of Sydney or equivalent Interpretation of Trial Analysis 6 The program is led by Australia’s qualification. Leadership and 6 leading academic clinical trials Problem Solving research organisation, the For the graduate certificate and Research Project 6 National Health and Medical graduate diploma, you need a Elective units Research Council (NHMRC) recognised bachelor’s degree in Advanced Trial Design 6 Clinical Trials Centre. a relevant discipline. Global Biomarker Studies 6 The NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre’s Course summary: Drugs and Devices: 6 R&D to Registration clinicians and researchers are Master of Clinical Trials Research among the best in their field, with Duration: 2 years part time Modern Therapeutics 6 and Medical Devices vast experience in conducting and Total credit points required: 48 interpreting clinical trials across Commencing: February an enormous range of health and Mode: online Medicine medical research. Under their IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 7.0 guidance, you will gain a thorough in each band) understanding of clinical research −− sydney.edu.au/courses/ methodologies, including design, master-of-clinical-trials-research management and statistical and ethical considerations.
Course options −− Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trials Research −− Graduate Diploma in Clinical Trials Research −− Master of Clinical Trials Research Graduate medicine and health programs Page 23 Doctor of Medicine
Our Doctor of Medicine (MD) program is one of Australia’s premier medical degrees and ranked among the top medical programs worldwide. We provide a strong foundation for your future in clinical practice, research or public health.
In the discipline of medicine, In years one and two, the program Admissions to medicine are the University of Sydney is is largely based on campus. In years complex. If you plan to apply ranked 18th in the world.* three and four, you will be immersed for graduate entry, we ask you to in clinical settings. start the application process at Our MD program will give you: least 12 months in advance. −− skills and knowledge to prepare Admission criteria you for future medical practice Applicants need to have Detailed admission criteria are in completed or be in the final year the Doctor of Medicine Admissions −− opportunities to experience of a bachelor’s degree with a Guide, which you can download health in an international setting credit average. from our website: −− research training that will inspire −− sydney.edu.au/medicine/ you to create new knowledge If you are a domestic applicant, study/md/admission −− opportunities to experience you need to achieve a competitive rural health. score in the Graduate Australian Course summary: Medical School Admissions Test Doctor of Medicine Course structure (GAMSAT**), including a minimum Duration: 4 years full time sydney.edu.au The MD program comprises four score of 50 in each section. Total credit points required: 192 broad themes that run throughout Commencing: January the four-year curriculum. Each If you are an international student, Mode: on-campus day theme is supported by online you can submit GAMSAT or IELTS: 7.0 overall learning materials. The themes are: Medical College Admission Test (minimum 7.0 in each band) (MCAT) results. There are special −− basic and clinical sciences −− sydney.edu.au/courses/ requirements for citizens of the −− patient and doctor doctor-of-medicine United States. −− population medicine −− personal and professional Applicants also need to undertake development. and be scored in an interview. To determine rankings for You will receive extensive clinical admission, we combine your experience and training from interview score with GAMSAT** the early weeks of your studies. scores (or converted MCAT score). This takes place in our teaching hospitals throughout Sydney and New South Wales. The University of Sydney
* QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019
** For the purpose of admission to the MD, selection will be based on the average (not the overall) GAMSAT score. Please refer to the ‘Admissions Guide’ at
Page 24 sydney.edu.au/courses/doctor-of-medicine Why study public health with us?
Our public health programs are developed and taught by leading clinicians, academics and researchers and our faculty plays a major role in shaping the future of healthcare.
By studying at our School of Public Health you Flexible study options will develop your expertise and make a positive We offer part-time, evening, distance learning, contribution to the health and welfare of individuals full‑time and intensive study modes across and the broader community. graduate diploma, graduate certificate and master’s streams of study. We welcome students from both health and non‑health backgrounds. Research is embedded in all our teaching, and with our extensive overseas Globally aware professionals links, you will have opportunities to gain international With an awareness and understanding of international perspectives that are critical to improving the health health issues, our graduates are well equipped to of people in Australia and the global community. work in a variety of settings around the world.
First class teaching Global rankings Our programs are developed and taught by Our performance in national and international rankings leading clinicians, academics and researchers reflects our reputation. We are ranked: who have an outstanding reputation for high-quality −− 3rd in Australia and 37th in the world in the Public health teaching and research. category of public health in the Academic Ranking of World Universities 2018 Industry partnerships −− 18th in the world in the medicine category of the We have strong relationships and connections QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019 with national and international governments and −− 5 (the highest rating) in the Excellence in Research organisations to provide real-world educational for Australia rankings for medical and health experiences and opportunities for our students. sciences, and public and health services.
Graduate outcomes We provide our students with the skills and experiences to work in a variety of settings around the world to make a real-world impact in public health issues. Graduate medicine and health programs Page 25 Bioethics
Bioethics engages with the ethical challenges in biomedical science research, clinical practice and population health.
Our program helps you develop skills to assess and Admission criteria respond to these complex challenges critically, For admission to all degrees, you need a recognised whether you are a scientist, researcher or professional bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. For admission working in medicine, law, nursing, public health, to the master’s, you need a credit average in health policy or health administration. You may wish your qualifying degree. to broaden your knowledge, add value to your career, or change your career path. Course summary: Master of Bioethics Duration: 1 year full time This program offers an interdisciplinary introduction to Total credit points required: 48 bioethics, covering ethics, philosophy, social science Commencing: February/August and law. You will tackle questions such as: Mode: on-campus day, online IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in each band) −− What is bioethics and why is it important? −− sydney.edu.au/courses/master-of-bioethics −− How should we act in different situations?
−− Why is public health a moral enterprise? Course progression −− How should the law respond to ethical Core units of study CP issues in health? Introduction to Ethical Reasoning 6 −− What is ‘medicalisation’? Part 1 units −− What makes for ethical research? Critical Concepts in Bioethics 6 −− How do we make medicines safe, Biomedicine and Society 6 sydney.edu.au effective and accessible? Philosophy of Medicine 6 −− What are the limits of autonomy and consent? Master’s students need to take either: −− What do we owe animals? Bioethics, Law and Society 6 −− How might art transform health and healthcare? Arts in Health 6
Part 2 units You will have the opportunity to study topics that are not available elsewhere in Australia, including Ethics and Biotechnology 6 ethics and mental health and units in health Human and Animal Research Ethics 6 humanities. You can specialise in public health ethics, Ethics and Public Health 6 research ethics, clinical ethics, or health humanities. Clinical Ethics 6 Ethics and Mental Health 6 Course options Health and Risk Communication 6 −− Graduate Certificate in Bioethics Arts in Health 6 −− Graduate Diploma in Bioethics Independent Study 6 −− Master of Bioethics Advanced Qualitative Health Research 6 Research pathway units The University of Sydney Research Project A 6 Research Project B 6 Page 26 an introductory course in statistics. course an introductory mathematical work, and successful completion of advanced for aptitude proven relevant discipline, a in degree bachelor’s arecognised You need criteria Admission − − − Course options correlated data analysis. and longitudinal and analysis; survival models; linear generalised and data categorical trials; controlled randomised of design include: cover we areas the of Some commitments. other around studies your plan The online format delivery gives you the flexibility to of Australia. Society with the Statistical accredited are program master’s the and diploma graduate the Both industry. the pharmaceutical representatives from universities, government and with Australia around from experts biostatistical of aconsortium Australia, of Collaboration Biostatistics with alliance in offered are courses Our factors in genetic inheritance and mutation. risk determine or disease, of spread the in treatment effective most the to show used be can Biostatistics interpreting and data, the results. analysing and managing studies, research quantitative designing of encompasses it and the science is the mathematics of variability health techniques statistical of to application the is Biostatistics Biostatistics − − − Master of Biostatistics Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics in Biostatistics Graduate Certificate ‑ related Its fields. foundation Commencing: Commencing: required: points Total credit Duration: Master of Biostatistics Course summary: Course progression − IELTS: Mode: Biostatistics Research Project Introductory Analysis of Linked Data Bayesian Methods Statistical Bioinformatics and Statistical Genomics Longitudinal and Correlated Data Clinical Biostatistics Health Indicators and Health Surveys Health Economic Evaluation Learning inStatistical Biostatistics Casual Inference Part 3 elective units Biostatistics Research Project Survival Analysis Additional core units for master’s degree Linear Models Design of Randomised Controlled Trials Models Linear Generalised and Data Categorical Data Management and Statistical Computing Principles of Statistical Interference Probability and Distribution Theory Mathematics Background for Biostatistics units 2core Part Epidemiology Methods and Uses study of units 1core Part − sydney.edu.au/courses/master-of-biostatistics 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) each in 6.0 (minimum overall 6.5 online 3 years part time part 3 years February/August 72 CP 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Page 27 Graduate medicine and health programs Public health Clinical Epidemiology
Clinical epidemiology is the scientific basis of clinical research and evidence-based decision making.
Our programs develop the capabilities of both clinical Course summary: Master of Medicine researchers and practitioners by teaching the skills needed to (Clinical Epidemiology) generate high-quality clinical research, and to find, interpret Duration: 1 year full time and evaluate research evidence to improve patient care Total credit points required: 48 outcomes. We will teach you how to integrate theory into your Commencing: February/August day-to-day work. Our teachers are experts drawn from a wide Mode: on-campus day, online, intensive range of clinical and academic fields who have considerable IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) experience integrating research into their clinical work. −− sydney.edu.au/courses/ master-of-medicine-clinical-epidemiology This course will improve your ability to practice evidence‑based medicine. You will also develop the research skills required by many clinical training positions. The Course progression course is delivered in a flexible format suitable for busy Core units of study CP professionals, with face-to-face, online or block-mode Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology 6 delivery options available. Introductory Biostatistics 6
Course options Elective units* −− Graduate Certificate in Clinical Epidemiology Quality and Safety in Health Care 6 −− Graduate Diploma in Clinical Epidemiology Introduction to Systematic Reviews 6 −− Master of Science in Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology) Doing a Systematic Review 6
sydney.edu.au −− Master of Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology) Teaching Clinical Epidemiology 6 Health and Medical Research Grants: Theory 6 Admission criteria and Practice Applicants are required to meet the following: Writing and Reviewing Medical Papers 6 −− A medical degree (MD/MBBS) and/or Clinical Practice Guidelines 2 −− A bachelor’s degree in a health discipline Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement 2 with first or second class honours. Advanced Statistical Modelling 6
Clinical Epidemiology Project 6 Applicants who do not meet these requirements may be admitted on the basis of having completed equivalent Controlled Trials 2 work or by having substantial relevant work experience in Diagnostic and Screening Tests 2, 6 a related field. (Part 1/Parts 1 and 2) Introductory Analysis of Linked Data 6 All students entering the program are expected to have some Advanced Epidemiology 6 clinical experience. If you are interested in the program but Health Economic Evaluation 6 do not have clinical experience, please email the course Regression Modelling 6 coordinator for advice: [email protected]
The University of Sydney Qualitative Research in Health 6
* Additional elective units are available. For details, see sydney.edu.au/medicine Page 28 and theand forces that the shape health policy environment. acritical perspectiveGain on how health systems operate Policy Health For admission to the master’s degree, you need to a have need you degree, master’s to the For admission criteria Admission − − − Course options sector. health the level across ahigh at to work equipped be will you this course, of completion Upon delivery. networks through flexible, face-to health policy international and to national exposed You be will policy development and implementation. evidence; of use critical the setting; agenda and power, politics economicthinking; evaluation; healthand financing budgets; Graduates will have advanced knowledge and skills in systems understanding of health systems and policy-making processes. practical and acomprehensive with you equip will course The leadership and strategic roles. management, in interested are who practitioners health for also is It research. policy health or leadership policymaking, services, health in to work value and capacity knowledge, their to extend wish who policy, health in careers planning or in engaged already those for designed is course This − IELTS: Mode: Commencing: required: points Total credit Duration: Policy Health of Master summary: Course a policy in work experience professional years’ five of a minimum certificate), graduate the (for or area; related apolicy- in or health experience in work year’s professional one of aminimum plus degree to abachelor’s have you need For admission to the graduate or graduate certificate diploma, completed the embedded graduate ordiploma. certificate apolicy in or in health experience work year’s professional one of aminimum plus honours class second or first of equivalent the with degree bachelor’s − − − − sydney.edu.au/courses/master-of-health-policy Policy Health of Master Graduate Diploma in Health Policy in HealthGraduate Certificate Policy 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) each in 6.0 (minimum overall 6.5 online, intensive, on-campus day and evening 1 year full time full 1 year February/August 48 ‑ face learning and blended ‑ related area or have have or related area ‑ related field. related Course progression Health and Security Bioethics Law and Society Health and Risk Communication Elective units Health Policy Project Planning and Policy Health into Evidence Global Health Policy Analysing Health Policy Financing and Systems Health Economics Health and Policy Health Core units of study Management Technology Health of Foundations Health in Strategy and Leadership Infection Prevention in Healthcare Decision Modelling for Economic Evaluation Population Mental Health Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Alcohol, Drug Use and Health Health Public and Genetics Environmental Health Public Health: Critical Challenges Disease Prevention Promotion and Health Public Health Program Evaluation Control and Prevention Disease Chronic Cancer Prevention and Control ResearchQualitative in Health to Registration R&D Devices: and Drug Global Health Project Management Humanitarian Crises and Refugee Health Nutrition in Global Settings Research Health Qualitative Global Delivery and Systems Health Global Women’s and Children’s Health Global Communicable Disease Control Writing and Analysis Research Qualitative Tobacco Control in the 21st Century Health Economic Evaluation Ethics and Methods Research Health Health Public and Ethics Health and Risk Communication CP 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6
Page 29 Graduate medicine and health programs Public health Global Health
Acquire the skills and knowledge to make a difference in low and middle-income countries with our Master of Global Health.
This program enables you to work productively in Course progression global health through an understanding of the burden Core units of study CP of disease, determinants of poor health and mortality, Foundations of Global Health 6 disease control and health promotion strategies and Skills for Working in Global Health 6 interventions, and key players/organisations including Epidemiology Methods and Uses 6 governments, the United Nations and NGOs. Introductory Biostatistics 6
Our teaching staff are active within the global health Elective Stream 1 – Policy/System/Management community and have specialised experience in a Global Health Project Management 6 wide range of developing countries. Our students Global Health Systems and Delivery 6 come from all over the world, allowing you to share Global Health Policy 6 experiences and learn from your peers as well as Health Systems and Financing 6 your teachers. You will have the opportunity for international placements and enjoy flexible study Elective Stream 2 – Advanced Skills that you can tailor to suit your needs. Global Qualitative Health Research 6 Advanced Epidemiology 6 Our graduates work in a range of international settings Regression Modelling 6 including the World Health Organization, Médecins Decision Modelling for Economic Evaluation 6 Sans Frontières and Oxfam, as well as bilateral aid
sydney.edu.au Health Economic Evaluation 6 agencies and international ministries of health. Electives* Course option Women’s and Children’s Health 6 −− Master of Global Health Nutrition in Global Settings 6 Global Communicable Disease Control 6 Admission criteria Humanitarian Crises and Refugee Health 6 For admission to the master’s degree, you need a Capstone units** bachelor’s degree in a related field, or a bachelor’s Dissertation 12 degree with honours, or a graduate diploma, or a Capstone units 6 graduate certificate. You can also apply if you have a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field, plus two International field placements 12 years’ professional work experience in health or international development. * You can also undertake electives from the Public Health program, as well as units from other faculties. See sydney.edu.au/medicine
Course summary: ** You can select a 6 or 12 credit point unit of study. Master of Global Health Duration: 1.5 years full time The University of Sydney Total credit points required: 72 Commencing: February/August Mode: on-campus day, online IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) −− sydney.edu.au/courses/master-of-global-health Page 30 “I enjoyed “I with studying vast array of experience array vast world. The teaching staff staff world. teaching The Amy Simpson find find outabout global overfieldstheall from learn from. The alumni alumni The from. learn fellow international international fellow network also helpednetwork also me career brought and careers a students, the brightest brightest the students, all have prolific very all professional their among and real and International SOS Public Health Coordinator, opportunities.” - life exampleslife to
Page 31 Graduate medicine and health programs Public health Public Health
Our students come from a variety of backgrounds, including health, business, government, policy development and community service provision. This diversity helps create a stimulating learning environment and contributes to the education of leaders in health policy and clinical medicine.
With a large number of units of study to choose Admission criteria from, you can tailor the program to suit your For admission to the master’s program, you need a individual needs. graduate diploma or a bachelor’s degree in public health, medicine, medical science, nursing, allied You can choose subjects in one of these streams: health (including physiotherapy, occupational −− Chronic Disease Prevention therapy, optometry), dentistry, veterinary science, education, communication and journalism, science, −− Communicable Disease Control arts, psychology, social science, political science, −− Health Promotion and Advocacy policy analysis, government, international relations, −− Research Methods. engineering, architecture, mathematics, economics, law, commerce, business, accounting or marketing. Course options −− Graduate Diploma in Public Health Admission to the graduate diploma requires a completed bachelor’s degree. −− Master of Public Health
Course summary: Master of Public Health sydney.edu.au Duration: 1.5 years full time Total credit points required: 72 Commencing: February/August Mode: on-campus day, online, intensive IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) −− sydney.edu.au/courses/master-of-public-health
Course progression Core units of study CP Public Health: Critical Challenges 6 Epidemiology Methods and Uses 6 Introductory Biostatistics 6 Qualitative Research in Health 6 Disease Prevention and Health Promotion 6 Health Policy and Health Economics 6 Public Health Capstone 6 The University of Sydney Page 32 Stream options
Chronic Disease Prevention Health Promotion and Advocacy Research Methods Elective units include CP Elective units include CP Elective units include CP Cancer Prevention and Control 6 Public Health Program Evaluation 6 Public Health Program Evaluation 6 Chronic Disease Prevention 6 Public Health Nutrition Essentials 6 Controlled Clinical Trials 6 and Control Alcohol, Drug Use and Health 6 Introductory Analysis of 6 Public Health Program Evaluation 6 Linked Data Aboriginal/Torres Strait 6 Lifestyle and Chronic 6 Islander Health Advanced Epidemiology 6 Disease Prevention Vaccines in Public Health 6 Regression Modelling 6 Population Mental Health 6 Tobacco Control in 21st Century 6 Advanced Statistical Modelling 6 Public Health Nutrition Essentials 6 Public Health Advocacy 6 Advanced Qualitative Analysis 6 Alcohol and Drug Use and Health 6 and Writing Health and Risk Communication 6 Genetics and Public Health 6 Health Economic Evaluation 6 Climate Change in Public Health 6 Aboriginal/Torres Strait 6 Decision Modelling for 6 Lifestyle and Chronic 6 Islander Health Economic Evaluation Disease Prevention Tobacco Control in the 21st Century 6 Writing and Reviewing 6 Chronic Disease Prevention 6 Medical Papers Healthy Ageing and Fall Prevention 6 and Control Cancer Prevention and Control 6 You can also choose electives from Communicable Disease Control Population Mental Health 6 other programs in the School of Public Health, including: Elective units include CP Health Ageing and Fall Prevention 6 Environmental Health 6 Global Non-Communicable 6 – Writing and Reviewing Medical Papers – Policy and Planning Biosecurity Seminar Series 6 Disease Control – Analysing Health Policy Business of Health 6 – Global Health Policy Adv Concepts: Vaccines in 6 – Global Communicable Disease Control Public Health – Humanitarian Crises and Refugee Health Global Communicable 6 – Sex and Society Disease Control – Public Health Aspects of Reproductive Health Vaccines in Public Health 6 For details, see Humanitarian Crises and 6 sydney.edu.au/medicine/public-health Refugee Health
Infection Prevention in Healthcare 6 Public health
“The Master of Public Health offers great flexible study options which enabled me to continue living and working interstate while completing my degree.
“It’s really rewarding to know you can have a positive impact on people’s lives. My team and I are doing this by implementing policies that are Graduate medicine and health programs evidence-based and an effective, efficient use of public funds.”
Kathryn Joannides Master of Public Health student, Health Economics and Social Policy Consultant, Deloitte Page 33 Why study nursing with us?
In the discipline of nursing, the Education University of Sydney is ranked Committed to interprofessional learning and * collaborative practice, our courses reflect the 15th in the world. Our students changing needs of healthcare. You will be taught graduate with the knowledge by leading academics, clinicians and researchers who are actively involved in the nursing and and skills to shape healthcare healthcare community. and improve lives. You will graduate as a locally knowledgeable and globally aware professional with a commitment and At Sydney Nursing School, your studies will be passion for nursing, ready to contribute to important founded on evidence generated by our home-grown decisions about patient care, trends in treatment, and international researchers. We are known for and disease prevention. our collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to achieving excellence in education and research, and Our community for maintaining health in partnership with people, their families and communities. Our inspirational teachers and researchers are strong leaders in trauma care, dementia care, management Our innovative research is cross-disciplinary and of chronic disease and cancer care, as well as many collaborative with a focus on national health priority others areas. areas. We are published in high-ranking journals and attain nationally competitive grant funding Sydney Nursing School works with the Singapore prestigious bodies. Institute of Management to educate nurses in Singapore. We’ve revolutionised maternity care We also enjoy close affiliations with the University in Vietnam and reimagined curricula in Tonga. of Sydney’s clinical schools at hospitals throughout sydney.edu.au the Sydney metropolitan area, including Royal Prince Our students attend clinical placements within the Alfred Hospital in Newtown, Royal North Shore Sydney metropolitan area, in rural and remote areas and Concord. of NSW, interstate and overseas in Tonga, Vietnam, Sweden, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. We award 30 scholarships a year to domestic and international undergraduate, postgraduate and rural-entry students, including four PhD scholarships.
In 2015, we received a gift of $10.8 million from the Susan and Isaac Wakil Foundation to establish several new scholarships including for postgraduate coursework students. This is the largest ever gift to an Australian nursing school, and was followed in 2016 by the foundation’s gift of $35 million to the University of Sydney that will enable us to construct a new Health Precinct on the Camperdown Campus. The University of Sydney
Page 34 * QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019 Master of Nursing
This exciting course builds on Beyond clinical care, you will also study human biology, pharmacology, research and evidence- your previous undergraduate based practice, social contexts of health and illness, education, preparing you for illness experiences, healthcare systems, leadership in healthcare and other professional topics, work in local, national and including legal and ethical issues in healthcare. international healthcare settings. Course option
We will equip you to thrive in complex health −− Master of Nursing environments and you will gain an understanding of how to work with other health professionals to Admission criteria provide the highest quality person-centred care. To be eligible to apply, you need a recognised bachelor’s degree in any discipline other than nursing. The Master of Nursing is delivered for two distinct Those with international nursing qualifications may yet comparable cohorts: one based at the also be eligible for admission. University’s Mallett Street Campus in Camperdown, and the other at the Westmead Health Precinct. In addition to meeting academic requirements, you will be required to undertake a literacy and Upon graduation, you will be eligible to apply numeracy test before proceeding to an interview. for registration as a nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Course summary: Master of Nursing Duration: 2 years full time Graduates of the Master of Nursing are in high demand Total credit points required: 96 by employers in NSW. Registered nurses work in a wide Commencing: February range of settings, from inner‑city hospitals to rural and Mode: on-campus day, clinical experience remote communities, in public health, government IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 7.0 in each band) Nursing departments, non-government organisations, −− sydney.edu.au/nursing/discover-gem armed forces, tertiary education, in research and clinical trials, and in the pharmaceutical industry. Course progression Units of study Sem CP How and what will you learn? Year 1 Throughout your studies, you will experience hands‑on learning while developing a strong theoretical Social Contexts of Health 1 6 understanding of health and illness, and how care is The Body, Its Function and Pharmacology 1 6 provided and experienced. This includes: Introduction to Nursing Practice 1 6 −− lectures, tutorials and workshops with expert Developing Nursing Practice 1 6 academic staff and interesting guest lecturers Illness Experience and Nursing Care 2 6 −− engagement in clinical simulation environments that Understand Health and Managing Disease 2 6 support you to confidently develop the practical Nursing the Acutely Ill Person 2 6 clinical skills required for nursing practice Mental Health Nursing Practice 2 6
−− more than 800 clinical placement hours in varied Year 2 settings including emergency departments, intensive Care and Chronic Conditions 1 6
care units, paediatric units, oncology units, mental High Acuity Nursing 1 6 Graduate medicine and health programs health facilities and community health centres. Leadership and Collaborative Practice 1 6 Health of Indigenous Populations (MN) 1 6 Community Health Nursing 2 6 Australian Health Care - Global Context 2 6 Research and Evidence 2 6 Professional Practice (MN) 2 6 Page 35 Why study pharmacy with us?
In the discipline of pharmacy, the University of Sydney is ranked 19th in the world.*
With more than 100 years of Clinical placements Workforce preparation experience delivering world‑class professional pharmacy education, All of our students undertake a From clinical placements to our the University of Sydney School clinical placement during their Intern Training Program, we are of Pharmacy has earned an degree. These allow you to put committed to helping you prepare outstanding international theory into practice in community, for the workforce. reputation. Our innovative, hospital, rural or industrial settings research-led pharmacy programs and prepare you for the real world Flexibility give students a competitive edge of pharmacy and healthcare. We know that flexibility is very throughout their career. We strongly encourage you important to postgraduate students. The Master of Pharmacy The wealth of expertise and to consider a rural or remote is timetabled to allow one or two experience at the school is placement, which provides valuable days a week for you to complete unrivalled. You will learn from experience in a setting where work or additional study outside industry experts and leading healthcare services may be limited face-to-face class hours. academics, use the latest facilities and where pharmacists are often and be exposed to a range of the first point of healthcare contact Being able to spend additional modern clinical settings. for a community. time during the week undertaking an internship or practical work Whether you decide to register We also offer an Intern Training experience in a pharmacy will as a pharmacist and work in a Program that prepares you for full registration and for the increase your skills and prepare sydney.edu.au community or hospital pharmacy, you for professional employment enter the pharmaceutical industry, pharmacy workforce. as a pharmacist. work for government agencies, or contribute to research and academia, one thing is for sure: A unique network you will be in demand. The moment you join our school, you become part of a lively,
* QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019 welcoming community. The Sydney University Pharmacy Association is one of the larger student societies on campus and organises a range of academic, professional and social activities. Membership of this association also gains you automatic membership to the National Australian Pharmacy Students Association. The University of Sydney Upon graduation, you will automatically become a member of the University of Sydney Pharmacy Alumni Association, gaining access to a large professional support network throughout your career. Page 36 − − visit: For details, Australia. of Board Pharmacy the with exam aregistration and (ITP), Training Program Intern to an addition in training, practical supervised of year) course will need to complete 1824 hours (one working this of graduates pharmacist, To aregistered become Becoming a registered pharmacist Australia. in apharmacist as registration towards Pharmacy Council and allows graduates to progress Australian bythe accredited is Pharmacy of Master The Professional accreditation with renowned academics. experience research aunique with you providing scholarships, research summer six-week of number limited a offers also Pharmacy of Master The and experience. skills practical knowledge, valuable including community, hospital and industry, to develop interprofessional education and clinical placements, learning, problem-based work, small-group labs, tutorials, lectures, of amix comprises program The learn? you will what and How profession and leadership in healthcare. pharmacy the of aspects all for you prepare and skills clinical advanced with you to provide designed is It research. and practice by evidence-based underpinned focus, practical astrong has course The desirable pharmacygraduates in Australia. most the of acohort in you placing academics, world-leading with interaction in-depth and settings clinical to modern exposure research, and teaching effective and outstanding from You benefit will innovative, evidence the pharmacyprofession, including leadership in of aspects all for you to prepare designed program coursework graduate-entry year two innovative and accredited an is Pharmacy of Master The profession.pharmacy The Master of Pharmacy offers a pathway to the Master of Pharmacy − − www.pharmacyboard.gov.au sydney.edu.au/pharmacy/itp ‑ based practice. recognised bachelor’s degree with either a minimum a requires Pharmacy of Master to the Admission criteria Admission − Course option have to the people’s impact opportunity lives directly. and demand in be will you academia, and to research industry, work for government agencies or contribute run your own business, enter the pharmaceutical apharmacist, as to register decide you Whether Graduate opportunities − to: refer please information, study of unit and progression For course IELTS: Mode: Commencing: required: points Total credit Duration: Master of Pharmacy Course summary: page. course the visit pathways, admission For more details, including information about other Year 1.) Semester 2 of of start bythe completed are study of units these as long as outstanding subjects prerequisite of points credit 12 with Pharmacy of Master the in enrol can (You Physiology. and Pharmacology Biochemistry, Calculus, Statistics, Human Biology, Chemistry, level: university at subjects prerequisite seven in equivalent) (or points credit to 54 have You need also test version). new for Test version)/500 test (MCAT previous -8for Admission College Medical or section) each in 50 Test with (GAMSAT -55 Admissions Medical Australian Graduate the either in scores or,guide) required a (as percent 65 of (WAM) Mark Average Weighted − − Master of Pharmacy sydney.edu.au/courses/master-of-pharmacy 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in each band) each in 6.5 7.0 (minimum overall on-campus day, clinical placements 2 years full time full 2 years February 96
Page 37 Graduate medicine and health programs Pharmacy Why study dentistry with us?
As Australia’s first dental school, the University of Sydney School of Dentistry has been educating dental practitioners for more than 100 years.
Innovative learning We also partner with community Rural and overseas clinics across New South Wales Our dental health programs are opportunities and beyond. This means you will patient-centred, evidence-based, learn from expert oral health You will have the opportunity integrated with research and professionals in both clinical and to undertake rural or regional responsive to the changing needs hospital settings and alongside a rotations within your program, of the ageing population. granting broad insights into the sydney.edu.au number of different healthcare professions, broadening your oral health landscape across Our advanced simulation understanding of oral and diverse communities. clinics provide you with a safe overall systemic health. environment in which to develop Our community manual dexterity skills and improve Working in such a diverse your confidence to perform dental We are dedicated to making a environment will enable you to procedures, ensuring a seamless difference in communities with high become a valued member of an transition from pre-clinical work to needs and strongly encourage you integrated healthcare team, and seeing your first patients. to volunteer too. equip you with the skills to work collaboratively to achieve the Our students are helping to provide Integrated teaching best patient outcomes. dental treatment and oral health Our teaching clinics are situated education to rural communities in at the Westmead Centre for Oral Early clinical exposure conjunction with the Poche Centre Health (Western Sydney Local Our courses emphasise clinical for Indigenous Health; providing Heath District) and the Sydney exposure, beginning in your first dental assistance to people who are Dental Hospital (Sydney Local year of study and allowing you to homeless or at risk of homelessness
The University of Sydney Health District). translate theory into practice as through Sydney Homeless Connect; you progress in your studies. and teaching vital oral health skills to primary school children as part of the Sun Smiles program. Page 38 Doctor of Dental Medicine
Study our Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) and graduate to become a dentist, eligible for registration with the Dental Board of Australia.
This graduate entry course offers Admission criteria Graduate opportunities you the opportunity to develop You need to have: As a graduate of our DMD, you are skills through practice-based −− a bachelor’s degree with a eligible for immediate registration learning and will expose you to credit average or higher with the Dental Board of Australia new dental technologies and which allows you to go straight −− satisfactory performance in a research. The DMD will educate into practice. Canadian students medical admissions test (GAMSAT you to become a dentist who draws can undertake the examination of only for domestic applicants; on evidence to treat patients the National Examining Board of GAMSAT, MCAT, CDAT, DAT effectively and is responsive to Canada, allowing registration and for international applicants) the changing oral health needs practice in their home country. of the community. The DMD −− satisfactory completion will instil a passion for lifelong of the prerequisite unit of Our highly sought after dentists learning, self‑development and study: Human Biology have opportunities in: self-evaluation. −− satisfactory performance −− private practice as an in an interview assistant dentist The Doctor of Dental Medicine −− met the English language −− public dental practice will allow you to: requirements for the DMD. −− hospitals, schools, −− deliver high-quality dental department of health care to the community For full details, refer to the Doctor Dentistry −− defence forces −− safely manage the dental of Dental Medicine Admissions problems of patients with Guide available online: −− academic pursuits, for example, complex medical histories −− sydney.edu.au/ research and specialisation −− understand how to make medicine/study/md/ −− specialisation (on completion treatment decisions that DomesticAdmissionsGuide.pdf of a professional and research are most appropriate for experience and additional patients as individuals Course summary: academic studies). Doctor of Dental Medicine −− gain confidence in treating Duration: 4 years full time patients through simulation and Total credit points required: 192 practice-based experience Commencing: February −− develop leadership skills Mode: on-campus day, professional to contribute to the practice, clinical experience, field dental community experience −− be an ambassador for health IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 7.0 in −− learn how to apply each band)
professional values and −− sydney.edu.au/courses/ Graduate medicine and health programs ethics, social conscience doctor-of-dental-medicine and cultural awareness −− make informed decisions by critiquing research and evidence. Page 39 Other health courses
The University of Sydney offers a range of additional health-related courses across several faculties.
These specialist master’s degrees Sydney Nursing School Faculty of Engineering and are interdisciplinary courses in the −− Advanced Nursing Practice/ Information Technologies area of health and are offered in Clinical Nursing −− Health Technology Innovation conjunction with other faculties in −− Cancer and Haematology Nursing the University. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences −− Emergency Nursing −− Health Communication These courses are designed to −− Intensive Care Nursing −− Health Security advance you professionally in your −− Mental Health Nursing field. Courses are available at the −− Nurse Practitioner levels of master’s degree, graduate Faculty of Health Sciences diploma and graduate certificate. −− Primary Health Care Nursing −− Medical Imaging Science
The following health-related Faculty of Science For more information and courses are available: −− Clinical Psychology admission criteria for each course, −− Coaching Psychology please visit: −− Nutrition and Dietetics −− sydney.edu.au/courses
Sydney Law School −− Health Law sydney.edu.au The University of Sydney Page 40 How to apply
Coursework Research To apply for postgraduate study To apply for a research degree, Step 4 by coursework, follow these steps: follow these steps. Identify academic referees You need to provide details of Step 1 Step 1 two academic referees who Choose a course Check admission criteria are familiar with your previous Search online for the course you To be eligible for admission academic qualifications and are interested in: to a postgraduate research achievements, who can submit an −− sydney.edu.au/courses degree, you usually need to have academic referee report on your undertaken a significant research behalf. Instructions are provided Also, check out any scholarships project or thesis in your previous in your online application form. you might be eligible for. university‑level studies. Step 5 −− sydney.edu.au/scholarships −− sydney.edu.au/research-entry Submit your application To lodge your application online: Step 2 Step 2 Check admission criteria and fee Find an academic supervisor −− search for your program of information Our Research Supervisor Connect study at sydney.edu.au/courses Make sure you meet the admission online portal lists all the University −− select the degree for criteria for your course, such as research opportunities currently which you wish to apply available for new students. Use this academic or English language −− click on the ‘apply’ button to portal to search research projects, qualifications, and course-specific begin the application process. admission criteria. Refer to: read about supervisors’ areas of interest and expertise, and make −− sydney.edu.au/courses Remember initial contact with them: You can contact us for advice on The Doctor of Medicine and Doctor −− sydney.edu.au/research/ your specific course at any time. of Dental Medicine have additional opportunities We’re always happy to help. admission criteria. Read the specific details online: Step 3 Phone us or ask a question online. Develop a research proposal −− sydney.edu.au/courses Once you have spoken with an 1800 SYD UNI (1800 793 864) academic, you need to develop and Step 3 +61 2 8627 1444 (outside Australia) submit an initial research proposal. Submit your application −− sydney.edu.au/ask The supervisor needs to read Click the ‘apply now’ button to and comment on your proposal, proceed with your application. and indicate if they are willing to supervise you, before you submit Most scholarship applications also your application. need to be submitted now.
You may be eligible for ‘credit’ if we assess your previous studies as being directly equivalent to our units of study. You need to apply for credit when completing your online Graduate medicine and health programs course application. We will specify in your offer letter if you have been successful in applying for credit. −− sydney.edu.au/study/credit Page 41 Our courses at a glance
Full time Part time Available Credit duration duration to student CRICOS Course name points Entry (years) (years) visa holders code Study mode
Bioethics
Master of Bioethics 48 Feb/Aug 1 2 ü 054972A On-campus day; online
Graduate Diploma in Bioethics 36 Feb/Aug 1 1.5 ü 054971B On-campus day; online
Graduate Certificate in Bioethics 24 Feb/Aug 0.5 1 ü 081031M On-campus or online
Biostatistics
Master of Biostatistics 72 Feb/Aug n/a 3-6 no n/a Online
Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics 48 Feb/Aug n/a 2-4 no n/a Online; intensive
Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics 24 Feb/Aug n/a 1-2 no n/a Online; intensive
Brain and Mind Sciences
Master of Brain and Mind Sciences 48 Feb 1 2 ü 068825G
Graduate Diploma in Brain and Mind 36 Feb 1 1.5 ü 068826G Sciences On-campus
Graduate Certificate in Brain and Mind 24 Feb 0.5 1 ü 068827F Sciences
Clinical Epidemiology
Master of Medicine (Clinical 48 Feb/Aug 1 up to 6 ü 053865A Epidemiology) sydney.edu.au Graduate Diploma in Clinical 36 Feb/Aug 1 1.5 ü 073071C Epidemiology On-campus day; online; intensive Graduate Certificate in Clinical 24 Feb/Aug 0.5 1 ü 071480B Epidemiology
Master of Science in Medicine 48 Feb/Aug 1 2 ü 053863C (Clinical Epidemiology)
Clinical Trials Research
Master of Clinical Trials Research 48 Feb n/a 2 no n/a
Graduate Diploma in Clinical Trials 36 Feb n/a 1.5 no n/a Research Online
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trials 24 Feb n/a 1 no n/a Research
Dental Medicine
Doctor of Dental Medicine 192 Jan 4 n/a ü 074120B On-campus day,
The University of Sydney clinical experience
Diagnostic Radiography
Master of Diagnostic Radiography 96 Feb 2 n/a ü 058352G On-campus day
Exercise Physiology
Master of Exercise Physiology 96 Feb 2 n/a ü 063842C On-campus day Page 42 For the latestinformation,see time of printing,butmaychange. Course detailswerecorrectat the * n/a notavailable Master of Speech Language Pathology Language Speech of Master Speech Language Counselling Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Master of Rehabilitation Counselling Rehabilitation Counselling Physiotherapy of Master Physiotherapy Pharmacy of Master Pharmacy Graduate Diploma in Public Health Health Public of Master Public Health Therapy Occupational of Master Therapy Occupational Nursing of Master Nursing Doctor of Medicine (MD) Medicine Health Global of Master Global Health Policy Health in Certificate Graduate Graduate Diploma in Health Policy Policy Health of Master Policy Health Course name sydney.edu.au/courses Available fulltimeinSemester 1 (February) only
Credit Credit points study intheirhome country. available forinternational studentsto Courses offered online/distance modeare international studentsonastudent visa. Part-time studyisnotavailable for visa to studyfulltimeonshore. requirements forobtainingastudent student visaholders’meetthe CRICOS Courses markedasbeing‘Available to Information forinternationalstudents 192 48 48 36 36 96 96 96 96 96 96 24 72 72 Feb Feb Feb Feb Feb/Aug Feb/Aug Feb Feb Feb Feb/Aug Feb/Aug Feb/Aug Feb/Aug Entry Feb duration Full time (years) n/a 1.5 1.5 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 Part time time Part duration up to 4 up (years) n/a n/a n/a 1.5 4 4 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 visa holders to student Available no ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü online study. study periods onshore,combined with Some coursesalsohaveintensive time onshore. courses/streams thatarenotoffered full their visatype,maybeableto undertake are notonastudentvisa,depending on International studentsinAustralia who 050004D 063204M 006457G 053869G 097037G 052756C 053868J 068773D 097038F 002748F 027888K 047794F CRICOS CRICOS 079216J code n/a On-campus day; online on clinical experience clinical experience Online; intensive; On-campus day; day; On-campus On-campus day; day; On-campus day; On-campus day; On-campus online; intensive on On-campus day On-campus day On-campus day On-campus day ‑ campus evening Study mode ‑ campus day; online
Page 43 Graduate medicine and health programs Courses Important dates
Here are some important dates to add to your calendar, to help you plan for the year ahead.
Postgraduate Information Evening Application closing dates vary for each 20 June 2019 course. Search for your course online to check exact application closing dates. Scholarships Information Evening −− sydney.edu.au/courses 30 July 2019 To find out about other important Open Day University dates, please visit 31 August 2019 −− sydney.edu.au/dates
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A University of Sydney graduate health degree prepares you for your chosen career in the health sector.
This guide provides key information on areas of study and how to apply.
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