Master of Minimally Invasive Surgery

What you will study

Complete 48 units comprising:

48 units for all Core courses

• Minimally Invasive Surgery Theory I
• Minimally Invasive Surgery Research & Development I
• Minimally Invasive Surgery Theory II
• Minimally Invasive Surgery-Clinical Practice I
• Minimally Invasive Surgery Theory III
• Minimally Invasive Surgery Theory IV
• Minimal Invasive Surgery Clinical Practice II
• Minimal Invasive Surgery Research & Development II

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

To be eligible, an applicant must:

• Be an experienced surgeon who have completed, or be within one year of completing, the Fellow of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG) programs or equivalent.
• Have a surgical fellowship or consultant post with a major interest in minimally invasive surgery.
• Hold a clinical position (this is not automatically offered with the Master of Minimally Invasive Surgery and applicants are personally responsible for obtaining a suitable position).
• Register with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Be resident in Australia.

Additionally, all applicants must provide the following:

• Current comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV).
• Two letters of reference.
• Evidence of having completed or be within one year of completing, the Fellow of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) or Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG) programs or equivalent.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Adelaide University is committed to recognising the contribution of students’ prior learning towards their program requirements.

Credit may be granted for formal, informal and non-formal learning, with guidance on eligibility provided to prospective students in a clear, transparent and publicly available credit framework.

Credit determinations will be:

• Evidence-based, equitable and transparent.
• Academically sound.
• Applied consistently, fairly and subject to review.

Credit will be granted for prior learning that is relevant and equivalent to the learning required for the courses for which credit is sought.

Credit will only be granted if it:

• Maintains the credibility and integrity of the program for which credit is sought.
• Does not contravene the conditions of the program’s professional accreditation.
• Does not disadvantage the student’s ability to achieve the expected course or program learning outcomes.

For more information, contact the university or visit its website.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

The Master of Minimally Invasive Surgery is an intensive one-year program designed to enhance your expertise across three key areas: theory, research and clinical practice.

• Theory: You will complete four quadmesters of coursework, which involves studying the provided materials and completing assignments. Each course is designed to deepen your understanding of the principles and techniques of minimally invasive surgery.
• Research: Over four quadmesters, you will focus on research methods and ethics. In the first quadmester, you’ll identify a research project you wish to pursue, laying the groundwork for a research publication suitable for submission to a peer-reviewed journal.
• Clinical Practice: This component includes hands-on clinical experience, online robotic surgery training through the Da Vinci platform and immersive clinical weekends. The experiences are designed to ensure you acquire the practical skills necessary for successful minimally invasive surgery.

Throughout the program, you’ll gain a thorough understanding of anatomy and pathophysiology and develop the skills to perform minimally invasive surgery using high- and low-fidelity laparoscopic devices.

Improve your knowledge of ergonomics and its application in surgery. Work under the supervision of experts who will support your training and teach you to identify and manage operative and post-operative complications. Enhance your ability to critically review and understand relevant literature and advance your research skills by producing a research publication for peer review.

Please note: The surgical position is not automatically offered with the Master of Minimally Invasive Surgery and students are personally responsible for obtaining a suitable position. Job dates should coincide with Adelaide University quadmester dates.

Career outcomes

This degree provides you with the advanced skills and professional qualification required to make minimally invasive techniques a central part of your surgical career. Whether you're a colorectal surgeon looking to perform complex procedures with precision, a gynaecologist aiming to offer your patients faster recoveries with fewer scars, or a urologist specialising in cutting-edge robotic surgeries, this program will give you the skills and qualification to excel.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative total fee in 2026: $45,200 (domestic full-fee paying place).

Fee-paying programs require the full tuition fees for your study, which can be deferred partly or in full to a FEE-HELP loan. The total cost of the program is displayed.

A student’s fee may vary depending on:

• The number of courses studied per term.
• The choice of major or specialisation.
• Choice of courses.
• Credit from previous study or work experience.
• Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.