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Course prerequisites

Applicants must have completed an AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a health related field, and be an AHPRA registered health practitioner and maintain their registration for the duration of the course; or

Be a current final year student of a ʯÁñÊÓƵ MBBS program with a minimum GPA of 5.0 or above and have their enrolment approved by the Dean of College/Course Coordinator; or

Submit, as an exceptional case, evidence of professional and academic attainments, including employment for a minimum of three years in health related activities and previous anatomical studies at a tertiary level.

Post admission
requirements

Hepatitis B immunisation:

Students must provide evidence of being immune to hepatitis B within the first teaching period of their studies. A blood-borne viral disease may result in a student’s inability to obtain a placement in a Queensland Health facility and consequently may result in their inability to complete the requirements of the course as accredited by the relevant professional accrediting body. If a student has not complied with the above requirement by the last day of the first teaching period of their studies, their enrolment will be terminated immediately.

For more information, refer to:

Infectious Diseases Policy and Immunisation Guidelines

Students must maintain AHPRA registration for the duration of the course, except for students concurrently enrolled in MBBS.

Due to online/external delivery of this course, computer and internet access is required.

Credit points

24 credit points as per course structure

Course learning outcomes

Graduates of the Graduate Diploma of Surgical Anatomy will be able to:

• Apply and adapt advanced anatomical knowledge and technical skills to structural identification and regional cadaveric dissection of a whole human body

• Review, consolidate and synthesise knowledge of anatomical development (embryology), tissue structure (histology), and functional systematic structure (gross anatomy) to identify anatomical variants and analyse the clinical and surgical implications of such variants

• Exercise high level and independent judgement in the critical interpretation and evaluation of how normal structure and variations of structure relate to normal and abnormal function of the human body

• Relate detailed anatomical knowledge to the potential for pathology development, functional complications of the human body and the options for management of complications

• Communicate theoretical knowledge using high level oral and written English language and, where appropriate, numeracy skills to a variety of audiences

• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for future professional development based on reflection of current skills and knowledge.

Expected time to complete

One year full-time or part-time equivalent

Maximum leave of absence

1 year

Course progression
requisites

Nil

Special assessment
requirements

Nil

Maximum allowed Pass
Conceded (PC) grade

Nil