Refractive surgery is an ever-expanding area within the field of ophthalmology that encompasses laser and non-laser vision correction. Such surgery has traditionally been performed by surgeons in large private clinics, but in recent years has become accepted as part of mainstream ophthalmic care. Laser eye surgery is now the most frequently performed eye operation in Australia.

Upon completion of the Master of Medicine (Cataract and Refractive Surgery) at Sydney Medical School you will be equipped with knowledge of cataract and refractive surgery theory and practice. The course is primarily online with a two-week placement in an accredited refractive surgical centre and time spent in the wet lab at Sydney Eye Hospital. Jointly offered with the University of Auckland, New Zealand, the course is the first of its kind in the world.
Your lecturers include internationally recognised corneal and refractive surgeons.

Entry Requirements

A successful applicant for admission to the Masters of Medicine (Cataract and Refractive Surgery) will:
(a) hold a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; and
(b) hold appropriate medical indemnity; and
(c) have completed the requirements of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists, and be eligible to undertake a subspecialty fellowship in the final year of accredited training; or
(d) be registered to practice ophthalmology in their state, territory or country.

In exceptional circumstances the dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the school, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Distance mode with a two-week full-time clinical placement at an accredited private refractive surgery centre.

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The Master of Medicine (Sleep Medicine) is designed for professionals already working in the area of sleep medicine, or for graduates wishing to embark on a career in the field. The course offers you a unique opportunity to gain a deeper insight into this rapidly growing discipline of sleep medicine. This course is taught predominantly via the Internet and contains both coursework and research study.

Entry Requirements

A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Medicine (Sleep Medicine) will:
(a) hold a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.

Experience in the field of sleep medicine is an advantage.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The Master of Science in Medicine (Sleep Medicine) is designed for professionals already working in the area of sleep medicine, or for graduates wishing to embark on a career in the field. The course offers you a unique opportunity to gain a deeper insight into this rapidly growing discipline of sleep medicine. This course is taught predominantly via the Internet, containing both coursework and research study, but also includes two practicums introducing you to the technical aspects of sleep medicine.

Entry Requirements

A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Science in Medicine (Sleep Medicine) will:
(a) successfully completed the Graduate Diploma in Sleep Medicine;
OR
(b) hold a bachelor’s degree with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification, in an appropriate discipline such as biology or health sciences; and
(c) a minimum of 12 months research or work experience in the field or pass a preliminary examination(s) as prescribed by the Faculty

In exceptional circumstances the dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the school, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The Master of Clinical Trials (Research) is a distinctive course, targeted at medical doctors and allied health professionals, which will allow you to acquire the expertise needed to design, develop, lead and conduct clinical trials. The course is led by the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre (CTC), Australia’s premier academic clinical trials research organisation and is specifically focussed on clinical trials design and research methodology.

The course is offered via distance learning. As a result of participation, you will have a solid understanding of clinical trials methodologies underpinning the design of good quality studies, as well as the knowledge to lead and/or design, conduct and appropriately interpret the results of single and multi-centre clinical trials.

This course complements a parallel course developed by Sydney Nursing School, the Master of Clinical Trials Practice. The Master of Clinical Trials Practice is specifically focussed on the practical aspects of conducting clinical trials for nurses and allied health professionals.

Entry Requirements

A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Clinical Trials (Research) will:
(a) hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification, with a credit average; or
(b) hold a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Trials Practice from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; or
(c) have completed a graduate diploma in a relevant discipline from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; or
(d) have completed the requirements of the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Clinical Trials Research from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The Master of Veterinary Public Health is a distance education course using interactive online classrooms to ensure collaboration with peers in the field, support of student learning and weekly interaction with teachers. Designed for students who are working full-time, the course provides you with the opportunity to interact with other animal health professionals working in many parts of the world on a range of relevant issues.
The Master of Veterinary Public Health is offered in conjunction with the School of Public Health at Sydney and covers scientific disciplines relevant to the prevention of animal disease outbreaks and the management of animal health, including: veterinary epidemiology, biostatistics, hazards to human and animal health, animal health economics, animal health policy development, data management and data analysis.

Entry Requirements

A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Veterinary Public Health will:
(a) hold a bachelor’s degree (with Honours) or higher award with a minimum credit average from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification, in veterinary science or animal science; or
(b) have completed the requirements of an embedded graduate certificate in this discipline from the University of Sydney with a WAM of at least 70, or equivalent qualification; or
(c) have completed the requirements of an embedded graduate diploma in this discipline from the University of Sydney with a WAM of at least 70 in the first 24 credit points completed, or equivalent qualification.
Previous study in an animal-health related field is required. Some basic skills in Microsoft Word and Excel would be an advantage. It is assumed that applicants have biostatistics knowledge at an undergraduate level. A short online course is available if you need background biostatistics.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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