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Course code: MASURGER1UGS

Duration for international students: 1 year full time

2017 Indicative Tuition Fee for International Students (Year 1): For international students commencing this
course in 2017, the tuition fee is $44,500.00 for Year 1 of full-time study of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL).

The tuition fee that you will pay depends on the calendar year in which you undertake your study in the course,
and your study load.

This indicative tuition fee is subject to annual increase each year of your study, effective at the start of
each calendar year.

Please read carefully the 'Important Fee Information' section set out below.

Course abbreviation: MS

UAC code: -

CRICOS code: 006454K

Available to international students?: Yes

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English language requirements: IELTS: A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each
band TOEFL paper-based: A minimum result of 565 overall including a minimum result of 4.5 in Writing
TOEFL IBT: A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and
Speaking and 19 in Writing

Closing dates: Semester 1 - 31 January of the same year. Semester 2 - 30 June of the same year. We strongly
encourage international applicants to apply as early as possible to allow time for visa and travel arrangements.
Separate Scholarship deadlines apply. Please check the relevant website for details.

Commencing semesters: Semester 1 (March) or Semester 2 (July)

Credit points required: 48

Location: Camperdown/Darlington

Study mode: On-campus evening; Online; Intensive

Faculty: Sydney Medical School

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Master of Surgery (Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery)

The information on this page applies to future students. Current students should refer to their faculty
handbooks for course information.

Accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), the Master of Surgery (Upper
Gastrointestinal Surgery) provides clinicians with the knowledge and skills to apply the best available
research evidence to surgical patient care, and broaden their knowledge base through a range of elective
units of study.

A combination of coursework and research, this stream of the Master of Surgery is designed for those who see
their future in the eld of upper gastrointestinal surgery. You will undertake a range of core and elective
coursework units complemented by a research project in upper gastrointestinal surgery which will be the subject
of your dissertation.

As a surgery student, you will learn from highly regarded clinicians and academics at the Sydney Medical
School, ranked 17th in the world* for our academic and research excellence. The knowledge you develop will
complement the practical experience you can obtain through the RACS training program, and augment your
research, leadership and communication skills. This course is not a qualication to practice surgery.

Our degrees are very relevant to postgraduate students who aspire to an academic or teaching hospital career, in
addition to potential employers who look to the acquisition of a postgraduate degree in surgery as a desirable
condition of appointment. For further information about the Master of Surgery coursework program overview,
stream requirements, units of study, timetables, academic coordinators and dissertation information please visit

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the Discipline of Surgery website.

*QS 2016 world rankings by subject

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Important Fee Information

Domestic students

Indicative Postgraduate Domestic Tuition Fee

The tuition fee for a domestic postgraduate student is an indication only of the 2017 fees payable in Year 1 for a
standard full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). Depending on the calendar year in which you undertake
your study, and if your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL, your tuition fee will differ from the
indicative amount.

Annual review and fee increases

Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review by the University, and will increase each year of your
period of study, effective at the start of each calendar year.

Additional incidental costs

For some courses there are incidental costs additional to the student contribution and/or course fee. Some of
these incidental costs are signicant, for example, faculty-specic materials, tools, protected clothing and
equipment. Further information about these costs is available from your faculty.

Credit card surcharge

Please note that a surcharge of 0.8% will apply for payments made by Visa or MasterCard. The surcharge is
subject to review and may change. Information about payment methods and the surcharge is set out at:
http://sydney.edu.au/study/nances-fees-costs/fees-and-loans/paying-your-fees.html.

Potential for inaccuracy

Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also
advised to consult directly with the Student Centre so that they can provide you with specic and up to date
information about fees.

International students
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Indicative International Tuition Fees for Postgraduate Students

The tuition fee for international postgraduate students is an indication only of the 2017 fees payable in Year 1 for
a standard full time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). Depending on the calendar year in which you
undertake your study, and if your study load is more or less than the 1.0 EFTSL, your tuition fee will differ from
the indicative amount.

Annual review and fee increases

Importantly, tuition fees are subject to annual review, and will increase each year of your period of study,
effective at the start of each calendar year.

Additional incidental fees and health insurance

For some courses there are incidental costs additional to the tuition fees. Some of these incidental costs are
signicant, for example, faculty-specic materials, tools, protected clothing, and equipment. Further information
about these costs is available from your faculty.

In addition to the fees indicated here for the course of study, International Students studying on an Australian
Student Visa must have appropriate health insurance for the duration of their studies on a Student Visa through
an approved provider of the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme. This is a requirement of the
Australian Government, unless otherwise exempted by the Government.

Credit card surcharge

Please note that a surcharge of 0.8% will apply for payments made by Visa or MasterCard. The surcharge is
subject to review and may change. Information about payment methods and the surcharge is set out at:
http://sydney.edu.au/study/nances-fees-costs/fees-and-loans/paying-your-fees.html.

Potential for inaccuracy

Whilst every reasonable effort has been made to include correct and up to date information here, you are also
advised to consult directly with the Student Centre so that they can provide you with specic and up to date
information about fees.

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