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Graduate Certificate in Science in Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)

Graduate Certificate.
The University of Sydney

53

in world overall ranking*

4

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

Designed by critical care clinicians, this Graduate Certificate develops contemporary knowledge in emergency medicine, anaesthetics and intensive care. You choose from a range of units covering clinical advances alongside non-technical capabilities such as teaching, simulation and research. Delivered primarily online for flexibility, it can also provide a pathway to further study in critical care at postgraduate level within medicine. The programme develops advanced clinical reasoning, health leadership, and evidence-based practice for complex care environments.

Career outcome

This course supports clinicians seeking to strengthen practice and academic capability in critical care contexts. Graduates may apply enhanced skills and updated evidence to roles across emergency departments, anaesthesia and intensive care settings, and may contribute to education, simulation and clinical research activities. It is suited to registered nurses and paramedics aiming to broaden and formalise expertise via a Graduate Certificate in Medicine. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$30,850 per year

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Full Fee Paying: A$17,500

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Information

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1 years

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February, August

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The University of Sydney (Camperdown/Darlington campus)

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GCSCMEDI1CCM

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS SCHEME

Up to A$40,000

tick iconAUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP (INTERNATIONAL)

Tuition fees waived

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