Program Overview

Graduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy is designed to significantly build your confidence in anatomical knowledge. It also helps you build a stronger portfolio with focused approaches in key areas like teamwork, clear communication, and technical skill.

Course Overview

• Build your confidence in anatomical knowledge and surgical skills.
• Gain unparalleled hands-on experience through comprehensive dissection under expert guidance.
• Strengthen your portfolio in teamwork, communication, and technical ability.

As a student, you'll learn from both ProSections (pre-dissected specimens) and advanced digital resources. You'll also have access to labs to perform a comprehensive dissection of a body donor under the watchful eyes of leading anatomists from the Department of Anatomy and Physiology.

Who is the Graduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy for?

This course is incredibly valuable for healthcare professionals who are:

• Preparing for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons' Generic Surgical Sciences Examination (GSSE).
• Getting ready for Surgical Education and Training (SET) admission. It's also open to other medical professionals who have a keen interest in anatomy, technical skills, and communication, such as:
• Anaesthetists
• Radiologists
• General Practitioners

Why study the Graduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy?

This course is accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), ensuring its high quality and relevance. It aims to advance your anatomical knowledge, skills, and presentation far beyond what's typically required for the college's Generic Surgical Sciences Examination (GSSE). You'll also sharpen your verbal and written communication skills, which are crucial for the exams and interviews needed for Surgical Education and Training (SET) admission.

Program Details

• Course code: GD-SURGANT
• Duration: 1 year full time
• Location: On campus (Parkville)
• Intake: March
• Fees: AUD $21,984 (2025 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available

Related Study Areas

• Biological sciences
• Biomedical sciences
• Health
• Medicine
• Science

Eligibility

We welcome international students to study this course! However, please note that this course is not available to international students who require a student visa to study in Australia. This is because it doesn't meet the onshore study requirements and isn't registered with CRICOS.