Postgraduate

Master of Surgery

Advance your academic research skills in surgery and develop technical skills in a simulated surgical environment
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Careers and further study

Take your studies to a new level with a postgraduate degree and discover what career opportunities lie ahead.

Career Pathways

Undertaking the Master of Surgery course will allow development of surgical and research skills in the student's chosen surgical sub-specialty. As well as generic surgical skills, professional supervision and expertise is offered in the following sub-specialties:
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery
  • General Surgery; Breast/Endocrine, Colorectal, Upper Gastrointestinal
  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Orthopaedics
  • Surgical Education
  • Urology
  • Vascular Surgery
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Career Pathways

Undertaking the Master of Surgery course will allow development of surgical and research skills in the student's chosen surgical sub-specialty. As well as generic surgical skills, professional supervision and expertise is offered in the following sub-specialties:
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery
  • General Surgery; Breast/Endocrine, Colorectal, Upper Gastrointestinal
  • Head and Neck Surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Orthopaedics
  • Surgical Education
  • Urology
  • Vascular Surgery
This course could lead to these

Career Opportunities

Further Study

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
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Further Study

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Fees and scholarships

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Scholarships

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Research Training Program

Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents are exempt from paying a contribution toward the cost of their research courses if UWA provides them with a Research Training Program place. This exemption applies for up to four years full-time equivalent study for a doctorate by research and two years full-time equivalent study for a master's by research. The RTP is a performance-based funding scheme administered by the Federal Department of Education and Training.

Research Training Program

Cost of living

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Admission requirements

If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;
and
(b) a minimum of two years' postgraduate professional experience;
and
(c)(i) enrolment in a surgical traineeship through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Surgical Education and Training Program; or
(ii) qualification as a surgeon with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; or
(iii) qualification as a medical practitioner desirous of an academic career in surgery;
and
(d) eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Western Australia.
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Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of this University, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty;
and
(b) a minimum of two years' postgraduate professional experience;
and
(c)(i) enrolment in a surgical traineeship through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Surgical Education and Training Program; or
(ii) qualification as a surgeon with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; or
(iii) qualification as a medical practitioner desirous of an academic career in surgery;
and
(d) eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Western Australia.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENT

Research and coursework supplementary form

Applicants to this course are required to submit a completed research and coursework supplementary form when applying.
 
APPLICATION REQUIREMENT

Research and coursework supplementary form

English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

English competency

How to apply

Ready to apply for this postgraduate course? Follow the steps below and you’ll be on your way to joining us at UWA.
When lodging your application, follow the steps for domestic research or international research students.

Course details

The UWA Master of Surgery (MS) course is a unique and innovative program for junior doctors who are pursuing a career in Surgery. In addition to undertaking academic competencies, students gain practical experience by participating in advanced surgical skills workshops in a specialised training lab environment.

About the course

The course aims to develop technical skills in surgical procedures and provide students with the skills to initiate and progress research effectively and independently.
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About the course

The course aims to develop technical skills in surgical procedures and provide students with the skills to initiate and progress research effectively and independently. Students will expand their knowledge and learn how to design, conduct, analyse and evaluate surgical research. Throughout the course, students will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of basing their clinical practice on evidence based medicine.

The course is offered through the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences and is facilitated by CTEC, the Clinical Training and Evaluation Centre. CTEC is a state of the art facility specialising in the teaching of surgical skills outside the operating theatre. CTEC offers students a rare opportunity to learn new and complex skills on high quality cadaveric material in a risk-free simulated environment.

The UWA Master of Surgery course offers small classes with high calibre teaching staff. A variety of teaching methods are used including: small group teaching, lectures, interactive discussion and practical skills workshops.

Students learn how to design clinical research studies, organise the study team, apply for funding, collect, manage and analyse data, report their results and ensure that high ethical standards are maintained. Students will interact frequently with experienced teaching and research staff and will be mentored by Surgical Consultants. Students will also have the opportunity to mentor peers and/or medical students.


Master of Surgery

Quick details

Status
  • Available 2019
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1
Weekly contact time
  • The estimated time commitment for a standard full-time enrolment is approximately 46 hours per week (over 13 weeks) which includes contact hours, personal study and examinations.
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 90660
  • This course is not available to international student visa holders
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Master of Surgery

Quick details

Status
  • Available 2019
Locations
  • Perth (Crawley campus)
Attendance
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Delivery
  • On-campus
Starting dates
  • Semester 1
Weekly contact time
  • The estimated time commitment for a standard full-time enrolment is approximately 46 hours per week (over 13 weeks) which includes contact hours, personal study and examinations.
Level of study
  • Postgraduate
Course Code
  • 90660
  • This course is not available to international student visa holders
Full time/part time duration
  • 1.5 years - 4 years
Degrees course is available in
  • Master of Surgery

Course structure

Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.

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