Master of Surgery
SURG11M
Faculty:
Faculty of Human Sciences
Award:
Master of Surgery (MSurg)
Admission Requirements:
Possess a MB BS (or equivalent registrable qualification) from a recognised medical school; Full registration as a medical practitioner in jurisdiction of residence or citizenship; Enrolment in an advanced surgical training program; Certificate of Good Standing with registration authority in jurisdiction of residence or citizenship; Eligibility for registration as a medical practitioner in Australia. For international medical graduates an IELTS English language proficiency of at least 7.0 overall with a minimum of 7.0 on any section.
Candidates may undertake study externally to Macquarie University (availability subject to adequate supervisory arrangements). For candidates who are not on campus at Macquarie University Hospital, enrolment is possible providing they are surgical trainees and have ample support to ensure the required assessment tasks can be completed. These candidates may also need to have a component of residential periods at Macquarie University.
Study Mode:
Full-time
Attendance Mode:
Internal
Candidature Length:
Full-time: 2 years
Study Period Offerings:
Session 1, Session 2
General requirements:
| Minimum number of credit points for this degree | 64 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
In order to graduate students must ensure that they have satisfied all of the general requirements of the award: see the general requirements listed above.
Specific minimum requirements:
Credit points
800 level
Required
either
or
or
Critical Appraisal of the Medical Literature (4)
4
Negotiation: Theory and Practice (4)
Balance of credit points required:
0
Electives
TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM
64
Note:
The following specialisations are available for study: General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Urology. Please refer to ASAM for further details.