Master of Medicine (Pain Management)

at University of Sydney

Units of Study
 

• Acute Pain
• Advanced Studies in Orofacial Pain 
• Cancer Pain 
• Clinical Aspects of Neurobiology 
• Headache 
• Independent Studies in Pain 
• Introduction to Pain Management 
• Issues, Controversies in Pain Management 
• Medicines Policy, Economics and Ethics 
• Musculoskeletal Pain 
• Orofacial Pain 
• Orofacial Pain in Practice
• Pain Conditions 
• Pain Mechanisms and Contributors 
• Pain Treatment and Management Principles 
• Pain and Sleep 
• Pain in Children 
• Pharmacology of Pain Medicine 
• Psychological Approaches in Pain Mgmt 
• Psychology of Pain 

A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Medicine (Pain Management) will hold a medical degree from the University of Sydney or an equivalent qualification. In exceptional circumstances the faculty may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the school, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.

Please be advised that statement of intent is a mandatory document for this program. For statement of intent, please specify the reason(s) why you would like to apply for this program and how do you think it will be beneficial to you after completing the program.

Tuition Fee for International Students (Year 1): $54,000 (indicative only)
 

For international students, the tuition fee is for Year 1 of full-time study of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). However, for courses that require completion of less than 48 credit points (Sydney Professional Certificates, Graduate Certificates and some Graduate Diplomas which are less than 48 credit points), the fees indicated are based on the total credit points required for completion of that course as listed in the 'Course details' section.

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.

Outstanding graduates may be eligible to pursue a higher degree by research in the courses of Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy and Master of Surgery (by research) offered by the Faculty of Medicine and Health. A research degree provides students with the opportunity to prepare a substantial piece of work which represents a significant contribution in a particular field of study; and to gain transferable skills in general research methodology. Sydney Medical School is affiliated with over 40 independent medical research institutes aimed at achieving medical firsts in specialist areas of health and medicine. It provides an outstanding environment for postgraduate research. Sydney Medical School's research activities consistently attract high levels of funding from the Commonwealth and state governments, overseas funding agencies and other public and private sources.
 

Career Pathways

The Master of Medicine (Pain Management) is designed and offered to improve the knowledge and skills of health care professionals and thus improve the services offered to patients in pain.