Master of Science in Medicine (Advanced) (Sleep Medicine)

Sleep medicine has evolved into a new specialty with relevance across a number of fields, including respiratory medicine, cardiology, neurology, surgery, dentistry, paediatrics, psychology, psychiatry, and nursing, with wider implications for health sciences and public health.The advanced master program in sleep medicine aims to provide comprehensive information on the theory and practice of sleep medicine through distance education;

the courses provide training in clinical, theoretical and research techniques in sleep medicine and help to establish criteria for best practice in the field.The course is suitable for those already working in the area of sleep medicine, or for those wishing to undertake a career change.

The courses provide a firm basis for vocational training in this discipline.Why study sleep medicine with us?Who should study this course?This course is for graduates with either a medical degree or a background in a relevant health or science discipline.Please note:

applications for semester two entry are not open in 2020.

Applications will re-open for student to apply for Semester 1, 2021.

Admission criteria

Admission to the Master of Science in Medicine (Advanced) (Sleep Medicine) requires:

• completion of the requirements for the Master of Science in Medicine (Sleep Medicine); and
• an average mark of at least 75% in 24 credit points of compulsory and/or stream units of study; and
• any other requirements as stated by the Faculty at the time of application.

The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Handbooks Online and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents.

What you'll study