
Graduate Certificate in Advanced Surgery (Breast Surgery)
Our breast surgery program was developed and is delivered in collaboration with Breast Surgeons of Australia and New Zealand Inc. The coursework is designed to provide breast surgeons with the latest knowledge of breast oncology and breast surgical and oncoplastic techniques. This course is suitable for Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in General Surgery or equivalent, who are training or have completed training, in breast surgery.
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Postgraduate Certificate
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Not Applicable
- NSW
- Course code
- Program USYD-DGCADVSUR1BSU-0
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Course overview
Our breast surgery program was developed and is delivered in collaboration with Breast Surgeons of Australia and New Zealand Inc. The coursework is designed to provide breast surgeons with the latest knowledge of breast oncology and breast surgical and oncoplastic techniques. This course is suitable for Fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in General Surgery or equivalent, who are training or have completed training, in breast surgery.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Surgery (Breast Surgery) requires a medical degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; and - a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or equivalent; and - acceptance into or completion of post-fellowship breast surgery training program or equivalent; or - a minimum of 3 years’ experience in breast surgery. Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page. 2025 applicants: Admission to the course requires: - a medical degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; and - a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or equivalent; and - acceptance into or completion of post-fellowship breast surgery training program or equivalent; or - a minimum of 3 years’ experience in breast surgery. 2026 applicants: Admission to the course requires: - a medical degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; and - a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or equivalent. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- TOEFL iBTOverall 96L 20 · R 20 · W 22 · S 20
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7L 6.5 · R 6.5 · W 6.5 · S 6.5
- PTE AcademicOverall 72L 64 · R 64 · W 64 · S 64
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Surgery (Breast Surgery) requires a medical degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; and - a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or equivalent; and - acceptance into or completion of post-fellowship breast surgery training program or equivalent; or - a minimum of 3 years’ experience in breast surgery. Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page. 2025 applicants: Admission to the course requires: - a medical degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; and - a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or equivalent; and - acceptance into or completion of post-fellowship breast surgery training program or equivalent; or - a minimum of 3 years’ experience in breast surgery. 2026 applicants: Admission to the course requires: - a medical degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification; and - a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons or equivalent.
Additional entry requirement
AQF Level 7 bachelor-equivalent study; course-specific criteria; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Not Applicable | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Not Applicable
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Certificate in Advanced Surgery (Breast Surgery)sydney.edu.au
- The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
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