Master of Surgery (Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery)

The University of Sydney

Postgraduate

In Canberra (Australia)

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  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Canberra (Australia)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The Master of Surgery at Sydney Medical School is designed to complement the practical experience you obtain through the hospital based training program of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.



The course is a combination of coursework and research.



This stream is designed for those who see their future in the field of Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery. Having chosen this stream you will undertake a research project in Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery which will be the subject of your dissertation. In addition you will be required to undertake one core Unit of Study (PUBH5018 Introductory Biostatistics) or (CEPI5100 Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology) and a minimum of 4 elective Units of Study.



For the Master of Surgery, all students complete a research project in their chosen areas under their Research stream. The dissertation is based on a piece of research work that has direct relevance to your specialty in surgery. It should be a formal academic composition which clearly states the context and importance or relevance of the subject matter, specifies the research question(s) or aim(s), outlines existing knowledge which has a bearing on the research, describes methods used and results obtained, critically discusses these in the light of existing knowledge, and ends with the formulation of conclusions and/or recommendations. The expected length varies according to the approach and subject matter, but the main text should not usually be longer than about 20,000 words (60 to 100 pages depending on type style and spacing).



For further information about the Master of Surgery coursework program overview, stream requirements, units of study, timetables, academic coordinators and dissertation information please visit the Discipline of Surgery website.

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  • Surgery
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Course programme

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Study plan

The Master of Surgery consists of 48 credit points (cp), including core units and elective units of study. Core units of study comprise introductory study in biostatistics (6cp) or Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology) and a research dissertation (18cp). You will complete a research dissertation in your chosen areas which involves enrolment in two units of study designated Dissertation A and Dissertation B. Students also complete 24 cp of elective units of study chosen from the list of elective units offered by the school.


Graduate opportunities

The knowledge that graduates develop through this course will complement the practical experience they obtain as advanced trainee in surgery at teaching hospitals through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (or equivalent) training program. This course is not a qualification to practice surgery.

Graduates of the Master of Surgery by coursework will understand the principles of applying the best available research evidence to patient care. They will also have a knowledge of epidemiological methods, biostatistics, literature searching and controlled trials as well as an understanding of research methodology for those with a future interest in a teaching hospital or academic surgical career. In addition, graduates will have acquired specific skills relevant to their surgical specialty.

Course accreditation

The knowledge that graduates develop through this course will complement the practical experience they obtain as advanced trainee in surgery at teaching hospitals through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (or equivalent) training program.

Further study

Outstanding graduates may be eligible to pursue a higher degree by research in the courses of Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy and Master of Surgery (by research) offered by Sydney Medical School. A research degree provides students with the opportunity to prepare a substantial piece of work which represents a significant contribution in a particular field of study; and to gain transferable skills in general research methodology.

Sydney Medical School is affiliated with over 40 independent medical research institutes aimed at achieving medical firsts in specialist areas of health and medicine.
It provides an outstanding environment for postgraduate research. Sydney Medical School's research activities consistently attract high levels of funding from the Commonwealth and state governments, overseas funding agencies and other public and private sources.

Other study options

Sydney Medical School offers a wide range of short professional development courses for health professionals through its clinical schools, disciplines and associated research institutes.

Many of the courses offered are pre-accredited for Continuing Medical Education (CME) points, and other courses may be awarded CME points on request to your relevant association or professional body. For further information and a list of courses available please see the Sydney Medical School website http://sydney.edu.au/medicine/future-students/courses/short-courses.php

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Master of Surgery (Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery)

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