Master of Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
Duration: 1 Year(s)
The University of Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), Australia
Course TypeMaster
Course Specialty
Critical Care Medicine
Affiliation
The University of Sydney
Overview
The Master of Medicine (Critical Care Medicine) at the University of Sydney is tailored for doctors and clinicians working in or aspiring to roles in intensive care, emergency medicine, anaesthesia and retrieval services. The curriculum addresses core critical‐care sciences (anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology) alongside specialist areas such as mechanical ventilation, extracorporeal life support, point-of-care ultrasound, major trauma management, and resource-limited critical care.
Delivered mostly online with some intensive face-to-face workshops, the programme allows working professionals flexibility.
The structure requires completion of 12 cp of compulsory units, 24 cp of stream-specific units, and 12 cp of elective units (total 48 cp) for the standard Master of Medicine.
Graduates will be equipped to enhance their clinical decision-making, simulation teaching capability, research literacy and leadership in critical care environments.
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
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Accomodation:
Hostel Facility
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Holder of a medical degree (MBBS or equivalent) recognised by the University.
- Clinical registration in Australia or New Zealand and current/prior clinical employment in a relevant setting (for many applicants) as the programme is designed for practising clinicians.
- For international applicants: meet English language proficiency requirements.
- Note: This course is not available to international students holding standard student visas.
Minimum Education
MBBS
Admission Process:
- Ensure eligibility: medical degree, clinical registration, relevant experience.
- Gather required documentation: degree transcripts, medical registration certificate, CV/resume demonstrating clinical work, and English language test (if applicable).
- Submit online application via the University of Sydney postgraduate admissions portal for the Master of Medicine (Critical Care Medicine).
- Provide any additional requirements such as references, a statement of purpose or evidence of clinical employment (as indicated).
- If selected, accept offer, complete enrolment and commence the programme (units of study) under the stated schedule.
- Complete 48 credit points (or more if part-time) within the maximum allowed timeframe, fulfil any workshop/face-to-face requirements, and meet assessment criteria to graduate.
