Master of Medicine (Pain Management)
Duration: 1 Year(s)
The University of Sydney
Sydney, New South Wales (NSW), Australia
Course TypeMaster
Course Specialty
Emergency Medicine
Affiliation
The University of Sydney
Overview
- The Master of Medicine (Pain Management) at the University of Sydney is a comprehensive, clinically-focused postgraduate programme designed for medical practitioners (and allied health through the MSc stream) who wish to develop advanced skills in pain science, assessment and management. The curriculum addresses core units such as “Introduction to Pain Management”, “Pain Mechanisms and Contributors”, and “Pain Treatment and Management Principles”.
- Elective units allow focus on areas like orofacial pain, headache, paediatric pain, musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation.
- Delivered online with some intensive sessions (for example at the University’s healthcare partner locations), the programme emphasises a biopsychosocial approach, interdisciplinary teamwork, and evidence-based practice.
- Graduates are equipped to enhance their roles in pain management clinics, multidisciplinary teams, research, education and leadership within health systems.
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
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Accomodation:
Hostel Facility
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Hold a recognised medical degree (for the MMed stream).
- For non-medical graduates, the MSc stream applies.
- Meet English language requirements (for international applicants).
- Note: The programme is delivered mostly online with some intensive components, so the ability to engage in online learning is required.
Minimum Education
MBBS
Admission Process:
- Verify eligibility: hold a medical degree (for the Master of Medicine stream) or equivalent.
- Gather application materials: academic transcripts, medical registration (if applicable), CV/resume, and proof of English language proficiency (for international applicants).
- Submit an online application via the University of Sydney’s postgraduate admissions portal for the Master of Medicine (Pain Management).
- Application review by the Faculty of Medicine & Health; offers made to qualified applicants.
- Accept the offer, enrol in the programme and pay any required tuition/deposit.
- Commence study: enrol in the required 48 credit-points, complete core and elective units, engage in online and (if applicable) intensive sessions.
- Upon successful completion of the credit points and any required assessments, graduate with the Master of Medicine (Pain Management).
