Master of Minimally Invasive Surgery 12 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Adelaide |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 42QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

49,700 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Feb, 2026Application Deadline

Programme overview

Main Subject

Anatomy and Physiology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Expand your surgical skill set  



Our Master of Minimally Invasive Surgery is for surgeons who wish to make minimally invasive surgical techniques an integral part of their career. Through this program you’ll gain a thorough clinical grounding in laparoscopic surgery.



What will you do?



The Masters of Minimally Invasive Surgery is a one year course which includes three major components: Theory, Research, and Clinical Practice.


  • Theory is comprised of four quadmesters of work. You will complete each course by reviewing the topic material that is presented to you and completing assignments as indicated
  • Research is comprised of four quadmesters of work. In quadmester 1 you will complete topics on research methods and research ethics and will be required to identify the research project that you wish to complete for the Masters course.
  • Clinical Practice is comprised of three sections: Clinical experience, Online robotic surgery training via the Da Vinci website and clinical immersion weekends.



Where could it take you?



The Master of Minimally Invasive Surgery provides a professional qualification for surgeons from a wide range of surgical subspecialties who wish to have minimally invasive surgery as a predominant part of their future surgical practice. Successful completion of the program will enable surgeons to obtain senior appointments in surgical units where they will be able to perform laparoscopic surgery with a high level of success.



Applications for entry to the Master of Minimally Invasive Surgery close on the 1st of February each year. Applicants should however apply as soon as possible to avoid late enrolment if accepted.



Please note:

To ensure the best educational experience, offers of admission for this degree are not currently being extended to commencing remote students. For continuing remote students, please contact your program coordinator for program advice.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Anatomy and Physiology

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Expand your surgical skill set  



Our Master of Minimally Invasive Surgery is for surgeons who wish to make minimally invasive surgical techniques an integral part of their career. Through this program you’ll gain a thorough clinical grounding in laparoscopic surgery.



What will you do?



The Masters of Minimally Invasive Surgery is a one year course which includes three major components: Theory, Research, and Clinical Practice.


  • Theory is comprised of four quadmesters of work. You will complete each course by reviewing the topic material that is presented to you and completing assignments as indicated
  • Research is comprised of four quadmesters of work. In quadmester 1 you will complete topics on research methods and research ethics and will be required to identify the research project that you wish to complete for the Masters course.
  • Clinical Practice is comprised of three sections: Clinical experience, Online robotic surgery training via the Da Vinci website and clinical immersion weekends.



Where could it take you?



The Master of Minimally Invasive Surgery provides a professional qualification for surgeons from a wide range of surgical subspecialties who wish to have minimally invasive surgery as a predominant part of their future surgical practice. Successful completion of the program will enable surgeons to obtain senior appointments in surgical units where they will be able to perform laparoscopic surgery with a high level of success.



Applications for entry to the Master of Minimally Invasive Surgery close on the 1st of February each year. Applicants should however apply as soon as possible to avoid late enrolment if accepted.



Please note:

To ensure the best educational experience, offers of admission for this degree are not currently being extended to commencing remote students. For continuing remote students, please contact your program coordinator for program advice.

Admission Requirements

176+
58+
79+
6.5+

Please refer to the website for additional entry requirements.

01 Feb 2026
1 Year
Feb

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
43,000 AUD
International
49,700 AUD

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