Graduate Certificate
Subjects require attendance at up to two study days and up to two webinars each semester. Gain expertise in surgical knowledge, skills and practice knowledge.
Surgical knowledgeDevelop the fundamental principles of surgery drawing on biomedical and clinical sciences. Learn to describe a range of surgical presentations representing examples of trauma, sepsis, hemorrhage, malignancy and tissue ischemia and luminal obstruction. You'll also gain knowledge on the fundamentals of wound healing and care.
Surgical skillsLearn a range of basic surgical skills, including: handling instruments, incisions, handling tissue, local anaesthetic techniques and tying sutures etc.
Surgical practice knowledgeWhile developing a level of professionalism in surgical practice, gain knowledge of core approaches to surgery - open, endoscopic/endoluminal and laparoscopic/natural orifice - and their general indications. Learn how to apply basic biomedical science knowledge to clinical surgical scenarios. Develop knowledge in the application and interpretation of imaging techniques. And, learn to describe features of contemporary surgical practice from a socio-politico-economic perspective.
Your first step to a career in surgery starts here, with the Graduate Certificate Surgical Science. This rigorous program will provide a clear pathway to advanced surgical knowledge.
Unique career opportunitiesThe Graduate Certificate is a crucial formative course, preparing you for further study through a Graduate Diploma or Master of Surgical Science, and eventually external Surgical Education and Training (SET) programs. This will help you progress your career as a specialist in the field of surgical science.
The surgical network that you develop throughout this Graduate program - both with fellow students and surgical practitioners - is highly beneficial and can lead to exciting career opportunities upon graduation.
Whether you're pursuing a rewarding career in academia, research or as a surgeon, the University of Melbourne's Graduate Certificate in Surgical Science has you well placed for what comes next.
World-leading professionals to guide youAll throughout the program, you will be supported and nurtured by a world-class faculty comprised of practicing surgeons from the University of Melbourne's Department of Surgery.
Your educational experience will also include collaborating with academics in other areas, such as psychology, sociology and ethics. This exposure will allow you to develop a high-quality professional network.
The Graduate Certificate is ideal for students looking to transition to further study with a Graduate Diploma or Master of Surgical Science course.