Doctorate (PhD)
Study a combination of clinical and non-clinical coursework and research. The course aims to produce surgical leaders with attitudes and skills that allow them to meet the challenges of surgical specialist practice.
Admission to Doctor of Clinical Surgery requires:
Candidates who possess a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, or equivelent, may be granted credit of up to 66 credit points for the Clinical Surgery units of study (SURG6011-SURG6021)
Candidates who wish to undertake the clinical components of the Doctor of Surgery must be eligible to undertake surgical training in New South Wales and be appointed to a SET 3 or higher position by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Additional requirements are set by the Discipline of Surgery and will include an interview.
The Doctor of Clinical Surgery combines surgical studies and training with research and prepares students to become a surgeon. It may also prepare students for specialist recognition.
This course is endorsed by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Students who undertake clinical placements in College accredited training posts will be approved for recognition in the Surgical Education Training Program.
Students seeking to gain specialist recognition are advised to consult the nominated recognition authority in their jurisdiction.