The Master of Medicine (Pain Management) provides advanced education in pain management for graduates in medicine, dentistry, nursing, physiotherapy, psychology and other disciplines involved in pain management. This course is offered in the form of online distance education mode and may be completed full-time or part-time. The course is recognised for Continuing Medical Education/Maintenance of Professional Standards Program points by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists.

Entry Requirements

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

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Textbooks

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

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The Master of Science in Medicine (Pain Management) provides advanced education in pain management for graduates in medicine, dentistry, nursing, physiotherapy, psychology and other disciplines involved in pain management. This course is offered in the form of online distance education mode and you may complete the course full-time or part-time. The course is recognised for Continuing Medical Education/Maintenance of Professional Standards Program points by the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists.

Entry Requirements

A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Science in Medicine (Pain Management) will hold:
(a) a bachelor’s degree in a health-related discipline with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or
(b) a bachelor’s degree in a health-related discipline without first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification. Applicants must have completed work equivalent to a first or second class honours bachelor’s degree or pass a preliminary examination(s) as prescribed by the school.

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)

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Public health aims to improve the health of populations through knowledge (collecting data to develop and test explanations and hypotheses), values (combining ethics with knowledge to assist in decision-making), action (making decisions to translate research into policy and practice and advocate for change) and outcomes (understanding research and practice to systematically evaluate public health programs).

Students will be exposed to public health values, decision-making, practice and policy throughout their studies.

Entry Requirements

A successful applicant for admission to the degree of Master of Public Health requires:
(a) a minimum four-year full time degree or equivalent qualification from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; or
(b) a shorter degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification, and non-degree professional qualifications and/or substantial relevant experience and/or other relevant qualifications.

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.

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Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

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

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Our Master of Animal Science (Animal Breeding Management) is a distance course designed for working professionals, offered online with short residential sessions in Sydney and Armidale. Developed in response to a rapidly changing science and agricultural environment, this course combines theoretical and applied animal genetics with the skills required to participate in the enormous changes currently taking place in animal industries. The course focuses on providing you with advanced knowledge of human and organisational behaviour, communication, leadership, change management and a range of leadership and managerial skills while participating in teams to solve technical problems in animal genetics, breeding and biotechnology.

Applicants wishing to study by distance in 2014 may be directed to take on-campus units of study.

Entry Requirements

A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Animal Science (Animal Breeding Mangement) 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, animal science or agriculture; or
(b) have completed the requirements of an embedded graduate certificate or graduate diploma in this discipline from the University of Sydney, or equivalent qualification.
Some previous study in genetics will be necessary. Applicants should contact the faculty for more information.

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Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

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

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Distance mode with 4 short residential sessions at Camperdown Campus and Armidale

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With its unique, flexible educational model, the Master of Medicine (Paediatric Medicine) affords busy clinicians the opportunity to extend and update their knowledge in a number of specialist areas. The Master of Medicine (Paediatric Medicine) is delivered online allowing integration of your studies with your professional and personal life.

The course provides you with the latest practical and theoretical knowledge of paediatric medicine. Practical topics taught in this course are delivered in a case-based interactive online format by expert clinicians. The course comprises units of study focusing on recent advances and controversial or novel topics. Each unit consists of a combination of case-based interactive clinical scenarios, weekly discussion forums and self-directed learning. Complementing the online delivery, active discussion among students and course conveners is the key to the learning process in this course.

Paediatric units shown in the following list of Units of Study relate to the upcoming semester only. Additional units of study will be available in subsequent semesters. Please see the latest version of the Sydney Medical School handbook (Paediatric Medicine section) [http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/medicine/postgraduate/coursework/paediatric_medicine.shtml] for the full range of paediatric units offered in this course.

Entry Requirements

A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Medicine (Paediatric Medicine) will hold a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of 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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