Our flexible Graduate Diploma in Surgery will allow you to pursue your interests and develop knowledge and skills in surgical specialty areas as well as non-technical areas such as professionalism, leadership and research. It can also help you prepare for the GSSE.

100% online course delivery

This course is offered through our interactive online learning environment, giving you the flexibility to tailor your study schedule around your lifestyle.

All stream specific units are online, with the exception of microsurgery.

You may find however; a couple of electives do have a face-to-face component. These can be avoided depending on your individual preferences.

Why study with us:

As a surgery student, you will learn from highly regarded clinicians and academics at the Sydney Medical School.

We provide thoughtful, structured online learning that will influence your practice by enhancing your understanding of evidence-based medicine and improving your clinical decision making.

Our course can help you prepare for the GSSE.

Career pathways

Clinicians and surgeons have the opportunity to work in a range of settings, such as small regional hospitals and large metro public or private hospitals. Graduates may pursue careers in the following areas with on-going specialist training:

• Breast surgery
• Colorectal surgery
• Endocrine surgery
• Hand surgery
• Head and neck
• Neurosurgery
• Orthopaedic surgery
• Otorhinolaryngology
• Paediatric surgery
• Plastic/reconstructive surgery
• Surgical oncology