Master of Minimally Invasive Surgery
Adelaide University’s Master of Minimally Invasive Surgery is designed for surgeons who aspire to make minimally invasive techniques a central aspect of their practice.
Combining supervised clinical placements with research and online study, this degree offers a comprehensive clinical foundation in laparoscopic surgery – providing surgeons from various subspecialties with the expertise needed to excel in this advanced field.
You’ll emerge with a professional qualification that positions you for senior appointments in surgical units, where you’ll confidently and skilfully perform laparoscopic procedures.
The degree also offers opportunities for specialisation, allowing you to focus on an area of choice, such as colorectal surgery, renal transplantation, upper gastrointestinal surgery, vascular surgery, urology or gynaecology.
With access to state-of-the-art training facilities and expert guidance, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge to practise at the forefront of surgical innovation and patient care.
Campus Information
Adelaide City, Mount
The campus encompasses precincts at both the east and west ends of the city. Adelaide City Campus – West features cutting-edge creative studios and modern learning spaces, as well as unique facilities like the Architecture Museum and SASA Gallery. Adelaide City – West is also surrounded by live music venues, and borders Adelaide’s biomedical precinct, where significant and groundbreaking medical research occurs.
Intakes
- Feb
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
This degree provides you with the advanced skills and professional qualification required to make minimally invasive techniques a central part of your surgical career. Whether you're a colorectal surgeon looking to perform complex procedures with precision, a gynaecologist aiming to offer your patients faster recoveries with fewer scars, or a urologist specialising in cutting-edge robotic surgeries, this program will give you the skills and qualification to excel.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must:
- be an experienced surgeon who have completed, or be within one year of completing, the Fellow of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG) programs or equivalent;
- have a surgical fellowship or consultant post with a major interest in minimally invasive surgery;
- hold a clinical position (this is not automatically offered with the Master of Minimally Invasive Surgery and applicants are personally responsible for obtaining a suitable position);
- register with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
- be resident in Australia
Additionally, all applicants must provide the following:
- current comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV);
- 2 letters of reference;
- evidence of having completed or be within one year of completing, the Fellow of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG) programs or equivalent.
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
52200 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 150 AUD
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