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Postgraduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy (N26AA)
Postgraduate DiplomaYear: 2018 Delivered: On Campus
About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Further study
Coordinator
A/Prof Chris Briggs – Course Co-ordinator, Department of Anatomy & Neuroscience
Contact
School of Melbourne Custom Programs
Currently enrolled and future students:
- General information: http://www.commercial.unimelb.edu.au/surgicalanatomy/
- Email: TL-SurgicalAnatomy@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Award title | Postgraduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy |
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Year & campus | 2018 |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
AQF level | Non-AQF |
Credit points | 100 credit points |
Duration | 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time |
Please note that this course has been discontined, for all new students please refer to the Graduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy (GD-SURGANT).
The Postgraduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy is a joint qualification of the University of Melbourne's Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS).
This course is specifically designed to assist participants intending to take the SET Surgical Sciences Examination of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. It also provides an opportunity to perform a comprehensive and supervised dissection (and surgical procedures) on a cadaver.
The course is quality assured by the University of Melbourne and conducted by expert academic staff from the Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience at the University of Melbourne.
Links to further information
Entry requirements
1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
• an undergraduate or graduate medical degree recognised by the AMA, such as MBBS or its equivalent qualification.
Meeting this requirement does not guarantee selection.
2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
• prior academic performance, and
• post-degree clinical experience.
3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Admission and Selection into Course Policy.
4. The minimum English language requirements for this course are Band 7.0
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to providingsupport to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website. http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Professional accreditation
Royal Australasian Collete of Surgeons (RACS)
Intended learning outcomes
The objectives of the course are twofold:
- To provide a supervised comprehensive cadaver dissection.
- To provide training in surgical anatomy to the standard required for the Part One Examination of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
Generic skills
N/A
Graduate attributes
The Melbourne Experience enables our graduates to become:
· Academically excellent:
o have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship
o have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline(s)
o reach a high level of achievement in writing, generic research activities, problem-solving and communication
o be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning
o be adept at learning in a range of ways, including through information and communication technologies
· Knowledgeable across disciplines:
o examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
o expand their analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects
o have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems
o have a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment
· Leaders in communities:
o initiate and implement constructive change in their communities, including professions and workplaces
o have excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills, including an awareness of personal strengths and limitations
o mentor future generations of learners
o engage in meaningful public discourse, with a profound awareness of community needs
· Attuned to cultural diversity:
o value different cultures
o be well-informed citizens able to contribute to their communities wherever they choose to live and work
o have an understanding of the social and cultural diversity in our community
o respect indigenous knowledge, cultures and values
· Active global citizens:
o accept social and civic responsibilities
o be advocates for improving the sustainability of the environment
have a broad global understanding, with a high regard for human rights, equity and ethics
Course structure
To satisfy the requirements of the PG Diploma in Surgical Anatomy, students must complete 1 subject worth 100 credit points.
Subject options
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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ANAT90008 | Surgical Anatomy | January (On Campus - Parkville) |
100 |
Further study
NA
Last updated: 30 January 2024