Master of Science in Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)

About the course

Designed by critical care clinicians, this course develops advanced knowledge for practitioners interested in emergency medicine, anaesthetics and intensive care. You choose from a range of subjects while building capability in teaching, simulation and research, and explore rapidly changing clinical advances. Delivered through an interactive online environment, it offers flexible study while completing a specialised Master coursework qualification in critical care medicine.

Career outcome

Graduates can strengthen their clinical and academic profile for roles across emergency medicine, anaesthetics and intensive care settings. The course supports development of specialist capability in areas such as neuromonitoring, mechanical ventilation, pain management, retrieval medicine and point-of-care ultrasound, alongside non-technical skills in teaching, simulation and research. It is suited to clinicians seeking progression within critical care medicine through a Master coursework degree.

Living Costs in Sydney**

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

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)