Doctor of Clinical Surgery 36 months PHD Program By The University of Sydney |Top Universities
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Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

58,800 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 Jan, 2025Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Anatomy and Physiology

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

Blended

Study a combination of clinical and non-clinical coursework and research. The course aims to produce surgical leaders with attitudes and skills that allow them to meet the challenges of surgical specialist practice. The Doctor of Clinical Surgery is designed to be undertaken in conjunction with the surgical training program of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons to augment research, leadership and communication skills. The Doctor of Clinical Surgery combines surgical studies and training with research and prepares students to become a surgeon. It may also prepare students for specialist recognition. This course is endorsed by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Students who undertake clinical placements in College accredited training posts will be approved for recognition in the Surgical Education Training Program. Students seeking to gain specialist recognition are advised to consult the nominated recognition authority in their jurisdiction.

Program overview

Main Subject

Anatomy and Physiology

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

Blended

Study a combination of clinical and non-clinical coursework and research. The course aims to produce surgical leaders with attitudes and skills that allow them to meet the challenges of surgical specialist practice. The Doctor of Clinical Surgery is designed to be undertaken in conjunction with the surgical training program of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons to augment research, leadership and communication skills. The Doctor of Clinical Surgery combines surgical studies and training with research and prepares students to become a surgeon. It may also prepare students for specialist recognition. This course is endorsed by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Students who undertake clinical placements in College accredited training posts will be approved for recognition in the Surgical Education Training Program. Students seeking to gain specialist recognition are advised to consult the nominated recognition authority in their jurisdiction.

Admission Requirements

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Admission to Doctor of Clinical Surgery requires: a medical degree; evidence of excellence in study in both their undergraduate and postgraduate career; successful interview or examination; and advance post graduate knowledge of anatomy, surgical pathology and applied physiology; or completion of the basic training requirements of the Australian College of Surgeons, or a Fellowship of the Australian College of Surgeons. Candidates who possess a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, or equivelent, may be granted credit of up to 66 credit points for the Clinical Surgery units of study (SURG6011-SURG6021). Candidates who wish to undertake the clinical components of the Doctor of Surgery must be eligible to undertake surgical training in New South Wales and be appointed to a SET 3 or higher position by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Additional requirements are set by the Discipline of Surgery and will include an interview.

31 Jan 2025
3 Years
Feb
Aug

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

Tuition Fee

Domestic Students

40,100 AUD
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International Students

58,800 AUD
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