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Graduate Diploma in Applied Anatomy by Dissection

Why study the Graduate Diploma in Applied Anatomy by Dissection at UNE?

The Graduate Diploma in Applied Anatomy by Dissection provides education and training in anatomy by dissection to medical, dental and veterinary graduates. It consists of fully integrated study using online technologies such as DVD, CD, and Virtual Libraries. These latter used in preparation prior to the 16 day intensive school in cadaver dissection. Course Accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

Note: Students commencing with advanced standing for the Graduate Certificate in Applied Anatomy by Dissection (see Entry Requirements), will be able to commence in Trimester 1 or Trimester 2, completing Year Long Units which span either Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 or Trimester 2 and Trimester 3. Students who have not completed the Graduate Certificate in Applied Anatomy by Dissection can be admitted in Trimester 1, however will only be able to enrol in units which span Trimester 2 and Trimester 3.

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DURATION

1 Year Full-time

FEES

Full Fee
International

2013 STUDY OPTIONS

Armidale

Trimester 1, Off Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus

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CRICOS Code:
Official Abbreviation GradDipAppAnatDiss
Course Type Postgraduate
Commencing
Responsible Campus Admission Period Mode of Study
Armidale Trimester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Trimester 2 Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 1 Year Full-time
Fees Full Fee / International
Total Credit Points 48
How to apply

All domestic students apply direct to UNE. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).

For more information, click here

International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways

For more information, click here

Intensive Schools

Mandatory intensive schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.
Entry Requirements

A candidate shall:

(a) hold a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Dentistry or Bachelor of Veterinary Science or equivalent from a recognised university or tertiary institution; or

(b) hold the Graduate Certificate in Applied Anatomy by Dissection.

The level of English specified for registration with the Medical, Dental or Veterinary Boards of Australia. Medical registration is: minimum IELTS 7 in all 4 areas http://www.amc.org.au/images/forms/mba-elp.pdf

Advanced Standing

Candidates admitted under Rule (b) shall be awarded advanced standing for a maximum of 24 credit points.
Academic Colours

Peony Red (BCC 37)
Further Information

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These Course Rules & Plans are ONLY to be used if you Commenced, Transferred or Changed Versions in the Graduate Diploma in Applied Anatomy by Dissection in 2013.

Admission to Candidature

A candidate shall:
(a) hold a Bachelor of Medicine or a Bachelor of Dentistry or a Bachelor of Veterinary Science or equivalent from a recognised university or tertiary institution; or
(b) hold the Graduate Certificate in Applied Anatomy by Dissection.

International students must meet English language requirements acceptable for registration with the Medical, Dental or Veterinary Boards of Australia.
Medical registration: minimum IELTS 7 in all 4 areas (http://www.amc.org.au/images/FormsGeneral/NationalEngLangPol.pd).

Advanced Standing

Candidates admitted under Rule (b) shall be awarded advanced standing for a maximum of 24 credit points.

Period of Candidature

1. For candidates admitted under Rule (a), the period of candidature shall be up to one year as a full-time candidate.

2. For candidates admitted under Rule (b), the period of candidature shall be up to one year as a part-time candidate.

Course Requirements

To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 48 credit points at 600-level.

Program of Study

Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:

For candidates admitted under Rule (a)

Course Structure Credit Points
Core Units 48 cps
Total 48 cps

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For candidates admitted under Rule (b)

Course Structure Credit Points
Block Advanced Standing 24 cps
Core Units 24 cps
Total 48 cps

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Award of Degree

Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Graduate Diploma in Applied Anatomy by Dissection.

Improper Conduct

Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.

Course Aims

The aim of this course is to provide high quality training to medical, dental and veterinary graduates in the field of anatomy by dissection.
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
  1. understand, compare, contrast and describe the gross topographical regional anatomy of the human as it relates to clinical and surgical application Identify, interpret, explain and critique regional anatomy on plain radiological, CT, MRI and ultrasound images,and be able to select anatomically appropriate diagnostic imaging techniques for investigation of regional anatomy;
  2. understand, describe, demonstrate and critique the regional living anatomy related to specific structures, and the immediate structural relations potentially encountered during the execution of routine invasive procedures performed by a resident medical officer, upon patients;
  3. differentiate, understand and describe specific regional neurovascular supply, arterial and venous anastomoses and lymphatic drainage and implications for surgical treatment. Develop and demonstrate, during cadaveric dissection, advanced skills in the use of surgical instruments, tissue handling, and execution of invasive procedures essential to clinical care processes performed by hospital medical officers;
  4. understand and describe regional anatomical variation/s and appreciate the implications of such variation/s to regional investigation/s and surgery and justify decision-making in respect of their impact on regional investigation/s and surgery. Justify, apply, and demonstrate specific clinical tests; and
  5. develop skills in peer-teaching in the dissection room (communication skill).
Graduate Attributes
Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will demonstrate an ability to teach surgical anatomy and execute surgical anatomical research on the basis of knowledge gained. Sound knowledge of the discipline will be evaluated in all assessment tasks.
Communication Skills
Communication skills will be assessed by all assessment tasks. In particular, students will develop skills in peer teaching which will be assessed by the visiting specialists during the intensive school. These skills will benefit participants' ability to communicate with both patients and peers.
Global Perspectives
The application of surgical expertise will have a global perspective.
Information Literacy
Students will acquire, organise and present information using different technologies.
Life-Long Learning
Knowledge from this course will provide informed evaluation of future developments in the discipline and generate applied cadaveric research for surgical procedures.
Problem Solving
This course involves the ability to devise and assess solutions to anatomical surgical procedures. This graduate attribute is assessed in all assessment tasks.
Social Responsibility
Students' respect and awareness of the value of human life will be augmented by being better able to help patients. Students will also develop and demonstrate respect for, and acknowledgement of, ideas and knowledge of others during dissection classes.
Team Work
The use of team work is critical to the success of this course. Students work in teams during cadaveric dissection and this aids the learning that occurs during the dissections.
 

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