Graduate Diploma of Surgical Anatomy

Handbook year	Information valid for students commencing in 2024.
Course code	113906
Course type	Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8)
Owner	Academy
College	Medicine and Dentistry

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

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 ��ϲʿ�� 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.
Minimum English language proficiency requirements	Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3c – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.
Additional selection requirements	Information published by JCU or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by JCU in the application process may be used by JCU to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria.
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: Infection Control Procedure 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.

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points	24 credit points as per course structure
Additional course rules	Attendance and participation in the cadaveric whole body dissection workshops (4 across the degree) held in Townsville.
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.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent requirements	Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Postgraduate Medicine.
Reasonable adjustments	All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy.

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

AT8301:12 Surgical Anatomy of the Upper Body Regions and Central Nervous System

AT8302:12 Surgical Anatomy of the Trunk and Lower Limbs

Location

COURSE AVAILABLE AT

NOTES

JCU Townsville

Mixed Attendance:

Course delivery will be predominantly through online delivery due to the workplace and training requirements of graduate medics/dentists and AHPRA-registered health practitioners.

Attendance at Townsville-based cadaveric dissection workshops is a requirement for course completion.

Candidature

Expected time to complete	1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Maximum time to complete	3 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	Whole Body Cadaveric Dissection Workshops: This course includes prescribed whole body cadaveric dissection workshops. These workshops are a compulsory/mandatory component of the course.
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Nil

Credit

Eligibility	Not eligible
Maximum allowed	Nil
Currency	Not applicable
Expiry	Not applicable
Other restrictions	Not applicable

Award Details

Award title	GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF SURGICAL ANATOMY
Approved abbreviations	GDipSurgAnat
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable - this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Not applicable
Special awards	Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure

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