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Diabetes is estimated to affect 1.7 million Australians, with one person developing diabetes every five minutes. Most medical practitioners encounter people with diabetes in their clinical practice. Management options for diabetes are growing and becoming more complex and it is important for medical practitioners to be up-to-date about the options.This professional certificate will enable a wide range of medical practitioners to gain a qualification in a rapidly evolving and important area of clinical practice. It is an evidence-based, interactive program that is designed to develop, update and advance the diabetes management skills of medical practitioners.The management of type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, prediabetes and diabetes in pregnancy is addressed, with a focus on patient-centred management, lifestyle interventions, medication options including complex insulin regimens and insulin pump therapy, new technology and monitoring, and the identification and management of diabetes-related complications. Units of study:Please see below under 'What you’ll study' for further information on these unit of study.Who should study this course?This professional certificate is particularly useful for primary care physicians (GPs), junior medical officers, and general physicians in rural and regional areas who are involved in diabetes care.

Electroencephalography (EEG) forms the basis of multiple neurophysiological techniques and is a powerful diagnostic tool.The clinical neurophysiology units of study are the only postgraduate coursework of its kind in Australia, providing a structured curriculum in neurophysiological monitoring to complement experiential learning. This professional certificate will provide an educational and certification opportunity for neurology physicians and trainees to improve their understanding and practice of epileptology, including pathophysiology and diagnostic techniques.Units of study:Please see below under What you’ll study for unit of study details.Who should study this course?Neurology physicians and trainees.

This professional certificate provides a comprehensive introduction to the regulation of complementary medicines (particularly herbal and nutritional) in Australia. Critical appraisal of evidence and manufacturer claims will be undertaken. Relevant policies, quality standards, and the ethical implications that govern this industry as well as the internationalisation of complementary medicines will be examined. The regulatory guidelines for advertising, marketing and sales of complementary medicine between global regulatory authorities will be analysed. This course is developed and delivered with industry partners who include regulatory affairs, industry associations and market leaders.Units of study:NB both units of study are taught in first semester.Please see below under What you’ll study for unit of study details.Who should study this course?This professional certificate is suited to medical graduates, pharmacists and complementary medicine practitioners.

This professional certificate provides an overview of the pharmaceutical and medical device development and regulation processes in Australia and globally.You will develop your skills in innovative prototyping solutions, writing patents, understanding freedom to operate and intellectual property, regulatory and clinical strategies, reimbursement, business and funding strategies. You will develop essential business skills (including development of a business case based on market analysis) and knowledge required to commercialise a product from start-up MedTech to large Pharma. The process of capital fundraising and how to construct a development pathway for manufacturing and marketing of both medical devices and pharmaceutical products will be examined. Units of study:Please see below under What you’ll study for unit of study details.Who should study this course?This course is suited to aspiring biomedical innovators (including higher degree research graduates) interested in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry. The course is developed and delivered with industry partners who include regulatory affairs, industry associations and market leaders.

This course will equip participants to appraise, design, analyse and summarise quantitative health data including regression analyses and is designed for those new to biostatistics.The Sydney Professional Certificate in Biostatistics in Health consists of 2 online or on-campus units of study that provide an introduction to statistical concepts in health.You will learn the use and relevance of statistics in public health, descriptive analyses to summarise and display data, concepts of statistical inference, continuous and binary data analysis and statistical aspects of study design.You will also learn how to select and apply the appropriate regression modelling techniques for continuous, categorical and time-to-event outcome data.Units of study:Please see below under What you’ll study for unit of study details.Who should study this course?Public health and health professionals looking to gain speciality in biostatistics.

This course provides an introduction to techniques, approaches and case studies for working in health promotion at the frontlines of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.The Sydney Professional Certificate in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Promotion consists of 2 x 6-days of intensive workshops where students will learn indigenous approaches to understanding health and gain skills in health promotion - from research to developing effective partnerships.Students will be introduced to the overarching principles of health promotion, its conceptual and technical components and its role in preventing or reducing the impact of injury and ill health. Different concepts of health will be explored with a particular emphasis on indigenous approaches to understanding health and wellbeing.Students will also explore in detail the conceptual components of a planned health promotion course, including the theory and practice of community engagement and participation, defining priority health issue, understanding risk factors and contributing factors, exploring theories and models relevant to health behaviour, identifying target groups and stakeholders, searching the literature for evidence and ideas, and resource mobilisation.Units of study:Please see below under What you’ll study for unit of study details.Who should study this course?This course is only open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The program is your pathway to the professional world of planning.You will be given the tools and methodologies to work in planning-based roles both in Australia and globally and gain an understanding of the ways that cities and sites are constructed physically, socially and environmentally.Planners are strategic professionals that reconcile the complex demands of law, budgets and aesthetics to produce plans for vibrant, functional and desirable public spaces and cities. The planning program at the University of Sydney is recognised for its focus on the significant challenges of scale in planning. Our expertise in both Urban and in Regional planning means that when you study with us, you will be adept at working across the spectrum of planning works, whether for a population of 500 or for 5 million.You will benefit from the expertise of our staff and our close ties with industry. Our academics are all active contributors to the profession, forging close links with state, national and international planning organisations. In 2012, the planning program celebrated its close ties with the Office of Urbanisation in Papua New Guinea through a Memorandum of Understanding.We regularly host prestigious international planning conferences, including the only UPE conference to be held in the Asia-Pacific.All of this combines to give you unparalleled access to the best teachers and a solid network of industry contacts as you complete your degree. This is consistently demonstrated in our high student-satisfaction and graduate employment surveys. We give you flexible options to expand the scope of your degree by undertaking one of our exclusive enrichment options. Offered in Heritage Conservation or Urban Design, you can improve your employment prospects by taking these specialisations. No other program planning program in Australia gives you the flexibility to pursue these enrichment options. Planning is an important function in many professions.You may find yourself working as a consultantalongside politicians or private companies. There is also a demand for planners by local councils and state planning authorities. Planners are allied professionals to engineers, architects and environmental consultants. They provide advice, support and their expertise in planning to ensure that proposed projects are appropriately scoped and investigated on all relevant scales. There is also an important role for planners in the development of policy, particularly in international development, where the Faculty holds expertise. Planning is a vibrant, challenging and rewarding career. It is much more than the simple, technical evaluation of different design options. Instead, planning is infused with consideration for human welfare and social progress. The social and ecological impacts of a project are always at the forefront of a planner's mind.Our planning program gives you the tools and approaches that will enable you towork in planning-based roles both in Australia and internationally, and cangive you this experience during your degree through our extensive exchange network. International Connections: The Urban and Regional Planning program has strong international connections and is recognised for its expertise in the formulation of national planning strategies. Dr. Paul Jones has recently signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Urbanisation Office in Papua New Guinea and has been instrumental in the launch of the first national urbanisation strategy.Students of the Urban and Regional Planning program benefit from this expertise and global connectedness. There are many exchange opportunities with institutions around the world, further expanding your understanding of urban planning in different national contexts.This all combines to give you perspectives on planning that go well beyond the classroom. More detail on the Program (including course planner, credit request forms and timetable links) can be found at the Faculty of Architecture, Design & Planning home page .

Gain an appreciation of the historical and theoretical dimensions of urbanism and design and extend your core skills in the design and formulation of urban projects. You will develop leadership and expertise with a strong emphasis on sustainability, quantification and implementation. The University of Sydney's Urban Design program recognises that urban designers work at the nexus of aesthetic, economic, political and technical fields, and prepares you for professional practice in this exciting, multifaceted and increasingly valuable field. The Urban Design program was one of the first in Australasia and has built an excellent reputation, producing skilled graduates who work around the world in design, management and teaching roles. It continues to develop leadership and expertise in urban design and urbanism, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, quantification and implementation. At its core are studio projects that address emerging design issues, and supporting units are available to cover essential morphological, ecological, cultural and other dimensions of urbanism. "At the Master level you may choose to complete the core Master of Urban Design course, or combine it with one of two available streams: urban design and planning or heritage studies. The Urban Design program at the University of Sydney is the only professional training program in Urban Design to offer you enriched specialisations, giving you additional training and expanding the scope of your employment opportunities. The Urban Design program is available as a Master degree (1.5 years), a Diploma (1 year) and a Graduate Certificate (6 months).

The Graduate Diploma in Transport focuses on areas concerning the engineering, urban planning, and business management of transport.This professional qualification is ideal for graduates wanting to pursue a career in the ever-growing global transport sector or professionals already in the field wanting to upskill.It is designed to develop your critical understanding about the prevalence and identification of transport systems, core capabilities for analysing and designing such systems, and proficiencies in broad interdisciplinary analysis.It is based on our Master of Transport but requires fewer units of study.

The Graduate Diploma in Taxation (GradDipTax) is a specialist qualification in Australian tax law. It draws upon the Sydney Law School's Taxation program, one of the world's most respected and established.Subject to meeting progression requirements, you can apply to transfer to the Master of Taxation.