Cardiothoracic Surgeon (ANZSCO 253512) is a skilled occupation assessed by MedBA. It appears on the subclass 189 list (recent points cutoff 85), is nominated by 2 states, has 1 DAMA region signal. Assessment requirements, PR pathways and the CRICOS courses that lead to it are consolidated below from the official lists.
Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or Have at least five (5) years of full-time (38 hours per week) relevant work experience.
501 CRICOS courses across 49 providers map to this occupation (lowest tuition first).
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (Joint PhD with University of Warwick) (Medicine Nursing & Health Sciences) (International) CRICOS 079176A · Doctoral Degree | Monash University (Monash) VIC | Fee on request |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Joint PhD with Justus Liebig University Giessen) (Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences) (International) CRICOS 079666E · Doctoral Degree | Monash University (Monash) VIC | Fee on request |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Joint PhD with Southeast University) (Incoming) (Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences) CRICOS 086059C · Doctoral Degree | Monash University (Monash) VIC | Fee on request |
| Joint Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine and Health) CRICOS 107402D · Doctoral Degree | The University of Sydney NSW | Fee on request |
| English for Medical Professionals CRICOS 093728A · Non AQF Award | Sunshine Coast English College Pty Ltd QLD | $5,040 |
| English for Medical Professionals (EMP) CRICOS 094158M · Non AQF Award | Shane Global Village Brisbane Pty Ltd QLD | $5,430 |
| Medical Elective CRICOS 038258E · Non AQF Award | The University of New South Wales (UNSW) NSW | $6,000 |
| English for Medical Professionals (EMP) CRICOS 094223G · Non AQF Award | Sunset Coast International English School Pty Ltd WA | $6,110 |
| Diploma of Paramedical Science CRICOS 094068B · Diploma | Kingston Training and Employment Pty Ltd WA | $15,000 |
| Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Remedial Massage CRICOS 092379C · Diploma | Sydney Institute of Health Sciences Pty Ltd NSW | $16,265 |
| Graduate Certificate of Research in Medicine, Health and Human Sciences CRICOS 115573G · Graduate Certificate | Macquarie University (Macquarie) NSW | $17,186.5 |
| Graduate Diploma of Specialised Medicine CRICOS 083768J · Graduate Diploma | Macquarie University (Macquarie) NSW | $17,690 |
| Graduate Diploma of Specialised Surgery CRICOS 083769G · Graduate Diploma | Macquarie University (Macquarie) NSW | $17,690 |
| Graduate Certificate of Health and Medical Research CRICOS 110775D · Graduate Certificate | Deakin University (Deakin) VIC | $18,900 |
| Tropical Australian Health Internship (1 semester) [Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences] CRICOS 047821G · Non AQF Award | James Cook University QLD | $19,574.12 |
| Master of Advanced Surgery CRICOS 060660M · Masters Degree (Coursework) | Macquarie University (Macquarie) NSW | $20,000 |
| Master of Advanced Medicine CRICOS 070505F · Masters Degree (Coursework) | Macquarie University (Macquarie) NSW | $20,000 |
| Graduate Certificate in Chinese Medicine (exit only) CRICOS 101771 · Graduate Certificate | Western Sydney University NSW | $20,218.65 |
| Graduate Certificate in Systems Medicine CRICOS 103897H · Graduate Certificate | Murdoch University (Murdoch) WA | $22,462.5 |
| Diploma of Mind Body Medicine CRICOS 108603J · Diploma | College of Complementary Medicine NSW Pty Ltd NSW | $24,900 |
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Medical Biotechnology CRICOS 098059D | University of Technology Sydney (UTS) | $25,232.5 |
| Graduate Certificate in Laboratory Medicine CRICOS 116296D | The University of Newcastle (UoN) | $27,122 |
| Diploma in Biomedical Science CRICOS 106762K | Australian Catholic University Limited | $28,344 |
| Graduate Certificate in Medicine CRICOS 083649E | The University of Sydney | $31,036.5 |
| Graduate Certificate in Science in Medicine CRICOS 083650A | The University of Sydney | $31,036.5 |
| Graduate Certificate in Biomedical Science (Infection and Immunity) CRICOS 102406G | The University of Sydney | $31,036.5 |
| Graduate Certificate in Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive Health) CRICOS 107852M | The University of Sydney | $31,036.5 |
| Graduate Certificate in Science in Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive Health) CRICOS 107855H | The University of Sydney | $31,036.5 |
| Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) CRICOS 096047B | Australian Catholic University Limited | $32,392 |
| Graduate Diploma of Research in Medicine, Health and Human Sciences CRICOS 115570K | Macquarie University (Macquarie) | $34,173 |
| Foundation Studies in Medicine CRICOS 104603H | The University of Newcastle (UoN) | $37,773 |
| Advanced Diploma of Integrative Complementary Medicine CRICOS 114668H | College of Complementary Medicine NSW Pty Ltd | $38,000 |
| Bachelor of Medical & Health Sciences (Honours) CRICOS 068534G | University of Wollongong (UoW) | $39,053 |
| Master of Medical Practice CRICOS 077583B | Macquarie University (Macquarie) | $39,776 |
| Master of Surgery CRICOS 060661K | Macquarie University (Macquarie) | $40,000 |
| Master of Medicine CRICOS 083802A | Macquarie University (Macquarie) | $40,000 |
| Graduate Diploma in Chinese Medicine (exit only) CRICOS 101770 | Western Sydney University | $40,437.3 |
| Advanced Diploma of Integrative Complementary Medicine CRICOS 098093B | College of Complementary Medicine NSW Pty Ltd | $40,900 |
| Graduate Diploma in Medicine CRICOS 083647G | The University of Sydney | $46,648 |
| Graduate Diploma in Science in Medicine CRICOS 083648F | The University of Sydney | $46,648 |
| Graduate Diploma in Science in Medicine (Sexual and Reproductive Health) CRICOS 107854J | The University of Sydney | $46,648 |
| Master of Research in Medicine, Health and Human Sciences CRICOS 115569C | Macquarie University (Macquarie) | $49,500 |
| Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) CRICOS 039702D | The University of Newcastle (UoN) | $49,823 |
| Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) CRICOS 040706A | University of Technology Sydney (UTS) | $50,465 |
| Graduate Diploma in Medical Biotechnology CRICOS 098058E | University of Technology Sydney (UTS) | $50,465 |
Showing the 25 lowest-tuition of 168 in NSW — see all via the providers.
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma of Biomedical Exercise Studies CRICOS 097015B | Victoria University | $26,000 |
| Diploma of Biomedical Studies CRICOS 097016A | Victoria University | $28,400 |
| Graduate Diploma in Health and Medical Law CRICOS 075329K | The University of Melbourne (UniMelb) | $30,646 |
| Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biomedical Science) CRICOS 015074C | Victoria University | $36,700 |
| Doctor of Medical Science (Thesis by Compilation) CRICOS 066157M | The University of Melbourne (UniMelb) | $38,528 |
| Bachelor of Health and Medical Science (Honours) CRICOS 075601K | Deakin University (Deakin) | $42,000 |
| Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) CRICOS 113594G | La Trobe University (La Trobe) | $45,800 |
| Bachelor of Health and Biomedical Sciences (Honours) CRICOS 084885G | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | $46,453 |
| Master of Clinical Medicine CRICOS 097298G | Monash University (Monash) | $49,900 |
| Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) CRICOS 041538D | Monash University (Monash) | $54,900 |
| Master of Health and Medical Law CRICOS 074999B | The University of Melbourne (UniMelb) | $61,142 |
| Bachelor of Medical Science (Degree with Honours) CRICOS 113001D | The University of Melbourne (UniMelb) | $64,182 |
| Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) CRICOS 068848A | Monash University (Monash) | $68,000 |
| Master of Science (Biomedical Science) CRICOS 079691D | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | $79,466 |
| Master of Science (Medical Science) CRICOS 110533M | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | $79,466 |
| Master of Applied Science (Health & Medical Physics) CRICOS 079700G | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | $81,386 |
| Master of Surgery CRICOS 049254G | Monash University (Monash) | $82,314 |
| Master of Research (Medicine) CRICOS 079651A | The University of Melbourne (UniMelb) | $83,750 |
| Master of Engineering (Biomedical Engineering) CRICOS 110529G | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | $87,146 |
| Master of Medical Physics CRICOS 080227G | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | $90,986 |
| Master of Engineering (by Research) Computer Systems, Biomedical CRICOS 055088K | La Trobe University (La Trobe) | $92,000 |
| Master of Laboratory Medicine CRICOS 056171G | Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology | $98,666 |
| Bachelor of Biomedical Science CRICOS 062139A | Federation University Australia | $100,185 |
| Master of Biomedical and Health Science CRICOS 085118E | Monash University (Monash) | $108,768 |
| Master of Biomedical Science CRICOS 039994J | Monash University (Monash) | $110,828 |
Showing the 25 lowest-tuition of 80 in VIC — see all via the providers.
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Rural and Remote Medicine CRICOS 058921B | The University of Western Australia (UWA) | $25,936.5 |
| Graduate Diploma in Systems Medicine CRICOS 103898G | Murdoch University (Murdoch) | $37,685 |
| Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) CRICOS 089559C | The University of Notre Dame Australia | $38,587 |
| Bachelor of Advanced Biomedical Science (Honours) CRICOS 113583K | The University of Notre Dame Australia | $38,587 |
| Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) (Honours) CRICOS 073667G | Curtin University | $39,852 |
| Master of Veterinary Studies (Conservation Medicine) CRICOS 048801D | Murdoch University (Murdoch) | $42,005 |
| Graduate Diploma of Medical Sonography CRICOS 112688J | Edith Cowan University | $42,364 |
| Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) CRICOS 097871F | The University of Western Australia (UWA) | $51,773 |
| Master of Philosophy (Medical Radiation Science) CRICOS 098149B | Curtin University | $77,000 |
| Master of Systems Medicine (Research) CRICOS 101861 | Murdoch University (Murdoch) | $77,890 |
| Bachelor of Medical Sciences (Honours) CRICOS 107687H | Curtin University | $80,500 |
| Master of Medical and Health Science by Research CRICOS 097271G | Edith Cowan University | $82,600 |
| Master of Research (Biomedical Science) CRICOS 100023 | Curtin University | $84,200 |
| Master of Philosophy (Medicine) CRICOS 061767C | The University of Notre Dame Australia | $86,726 |
| Master of Science (Medicine) CRICOS 078799M | The University of Notre Dame Australia | $86,726 |
| Master of Medicine/Surgery CRICOS 083626A | The University of Notre Dame Australia | $86,726 |
| Master of Rural and Remote Medicine (Thesis and Coursework) CRICOS 058922A | The University of Western Australia (UWA) | $94,909.5 |
| Master of Biomedical Science CRICOS 083856J | The University of Western Australia (UWA) | $104,146 |
| Master of Philosophy (Medicine)(Public Health) CRICOS 078203M | The University of Western Australia (UWA) | $105,946 |
| Master of Philosophy (Medicine) (Paraclinicial Sciences) CRICOS 078204K | The University of Western Australia (UWA) | $105,946 |
| Master of Philosophy (Medicine) (Biological Sciences) CRICOS 078208F | The University of Western Australia (UWA) | $105,946 |
| Master of Philosophy (Science) (Paramedical) CRICOS 078214G | The University of Western Australia (UWA) | $105,946 |
| Master of Research (Medicine-Biological Sciences) CRICOS 097196C | The University of Western Australia (UWA) | $105,946 |
| Master of Research (Medicine-Paraclinical Sciences) CRICOS 097198A | The University of Western Australia (UWA) | $105,946 |
| Master of Research (Medicine-Public Health) CRICOS 097199M | The University of Western Australia (UWA) | $105,946 |
Showing the 25 lowest-tuition of 71 in WA — see all via the providers.
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology (Biomedical) CRICOS 072997J | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $27,132.5 |
| Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) CRICOS 094999C | Flinders University | $37,289 |
| Associate Degree in Biomedical Engineering CRICOS 092136M | TAFE SA | $41,520 |
| Bachelor of Biomedical Research (Honours) CRICOS 069793C | University of South Australia (UniSA) | $42,000 |
| Bachelor of Biomedical Research (Honours) CRICOS 117867K | Adelaide University | $44,100 |
| Bachelor of Health and Medical Science (Honours) CRICOS 093161B | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $48,465 |
| Bachelor of Health and Medical Science (Honours) CRICOS 117933E | Adelaide University | $50,865 |
| Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology (Biomedical) CRICOS 072996K | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $54,265 |
| Master of Science (Medicine) CRICOS 106278M | Flinders University | $77,054 |
| Associate Degree in Medical Science (Laboratory Medicine) CRICOS 110759D | Flinders University | $79,804 |
| Master of Engineering (Biomedical) CRICOS 055942K | Flinders University | $82,154 |
| Master of Research (Medical Radiation) CRICOS 112103F | University of South Australia (UniSA) | $84,000 |
| Master of Research (Medical Science) CRICOS 112104E | University of South Australia (UniSA) | $84,000 |
| Master of Surgery (Research) CRICOS 088953A | Flinders University | $87,254 |
| Master of Philosophy (Medical Science) CRICOS 115973B | Adelaide University | $103,200 |
| Master of Philosophy (Medical Science) CRICOS 115989E | Adelaide University | $103,200 |
| Master of Philosophy (Medical Science) CRICOS 116003M | Adelaide University | $103,200 |
| Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical) CRICOS 072995M | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $108,530 |
| Master of Medical Radiation Physics CRICOS 101506 | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $108,530 |
| Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical) (Advanced) CRICOS 107749K | The University of Adelaide (Adelaide) | $108,530 |
| Master of Philosophy (Medical Science) CRICOS 115987G | Adelaide University | $109,600 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Medicine - Science based) CRICOS 053047B | Flinders University | $109,989 |
| Master of Biotechnology (Biomedical) (Advanced) CRICOS 117971K | Adelaide University | $113,930 |
| Bachelor of Medical Science CRICOS 028940C | Flinders University | $116,672 |
| Bachelor of Medical Science CRICOS 115732H | Adelaide University | $122,400 |
Showing the 25 lowest-tuition of 67 in SA — see all via the providers.
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Research Study Abroad (Agriculture and environmental studies, dentistry, engineering, human movement, medical studies, natural and physical sciences, pharmacy, psychology, veterinary science) CRICOS 082504G | The University of Queensland | $37,480 |
| Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) CRICOS 081367J | Griffith University | $40,499 |
| Graduate Diploma of Public Health and Tropical Medicine CRICOS 026853G | James Cook University | $42,477.2 |
| Graduate Diploma of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene CRICOS 027615B | James Cook University | $42,477.2 |
| Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (Honours) [End-on] CRICOS 085381A | James Cook University | $42,477.2 |
| Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) [End-on] CRICOS 095901K | James Cook University | $42,477.2 |
| Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) CRICOS 087620G | Griffith University | $42,499 |
| Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) CRICOS 080406D | Griffith University | $43,999 |
| Graduate Diploma of Medical Science CRICOS 092516K | James Cook University | $46,111.04 |
| Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) CRICOS 095077D | The University of Queensland | $47,023 |
| Study Abroad - Master of Philosophy (Agriculture and environmental studies, dentistry, engineering, human movement, medical studies, natural and physical sciences, pharmacy, psychology, veterinary science) CRICOS 116761F | The University of Queensland | $56,167 |
| Study Abroad - Doctor of Philosophy (Agriculture and environmental studies, dentistry, engineering, human movement, medical studies, natural and physical sciences, pharmacy, psychology, veterinary science) CRICOS 116769J | The University of Queensland | $56,167 |
| Research Exchange and Study Abroad (Agriculture and environmental studies, dentistry, engineering, human movement, medical studies, natural and physical sciences, pharmacy, psychology, veterinary science) CRICOS 116770E | The University of Queensland | $56,167 |
| Master of Medical Research CRICOS 086016C | Griffith University | $56,932 |
| Master of Health and Medical Research CRICOS 117151B | Griffith University | $57,682 |
| Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine CRICOS 026849C | James Cook University | $64,565 |
| Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Honours) CRICOS 075798C | Queensland University of Technology (QUT) | $65,400 |
| Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) [End-on] CRICOS 086054G | James Cook University | $71,383.12 |
| Associate Degree of Biomedical Science CRICOS 098991A | University of Southern Queensland | $71,680 |
| Associate Degree of Medical Laboratory Science CRICOS 098993K | University of Southern Queensland | $71,680 |
| Master of Biomedical Systems and Technology CRICOS 118487C | Queensland University of Technology (QUT) | $74,800 |
| Master of Laboratory Medicine CRICOS 107331C | Central Queensland University | $89,600 |
| Master of Medical Science CRICOS 096262F | James Cook University | $94,066.52 |
| Master of Philosophy (Medical, Molecular and Veterinary Sciences) CRICOS 106731F | James Cook University | $94,066.52 |
| Master of Philosophy (Agriculture and environmental studies, dentistry, engineering, human movement, medical studies, natural and physical sciences, pharmacy, psychology, veterinary science) CRICOS 100216 | The University of Queensland | $95,008 |
Showing the 25 lowest-tuition of 62 in QLD — see all via the providers.
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Medical Research with Honours CRICOS 058589J | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $39,950 |
| Bachelor of Medical Science with Honours CRICOS 099226G | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $39,950 |
| Master of Medical Science (Dementia Studies) CRICOS 097121M | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $79,900 |
| Master of Medical Science CRICOS 001082G | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $86,500 |
| Master of Biomedical Science CRICOS 030411K | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $86,500 |
| Master of Laboratory Medicine CRICOS 093656A | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $88,047.5 |
| Master of Medical Science (Health) CRICOS 079605G | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $88,900 |
| Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine CRICOS 093679E | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $138,919.16 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Studies) CRICOS 003351G | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $177,800 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Science) CRICOS 082547G | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $181,800 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Biomedical Engineering) CRICOS 092722D | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $181,800 |
| Bachelor of Medical Science CRICOS 099192B | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $192,000 |
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery CRICOS 056049J | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $401,917 |
| Bachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine CRICOS 107736D | University of Tasmania (UTas) | $455,588.3 |
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) CRICOS 036678A | Australian National University | $56,493 |
| Master of Culture Health and Medicine CRICOS 082283E | Australian National University | $108,396 |
| Master of Culture Health and Medicine (Advanced) CRICOS 082284D | Australian National University | $108,396 |
| Bachelor of Medical Science CRICOS 106073B | University of Canberra | $125,619 |
| Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) CRICOS 106359K | University of Canberra | $125,619 |
| Master of Philosophy (John Curtin School of Medical Research) CRICOS 048403G | Australian National University | $127,316 |
| Master of Philosophy (Medicine) CRICOS 048405E | Australian National University | $127,316 |
| Master of Medical Imaging CRICOS 088964J | University of Canberra | $146,619 |
| Bachelor of Medical Science CRICOS 036662J | Australian National University | $174,249 |
| Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging) CRICOS 087833F | University of Canberra | $181,492 |
| Doctor of Philosophy, Medical School CRICOS 048348J | Australian National University | $248,722 |
| Doctor of Philosophy (John Curtin School of Medical Research) CRICOS 048380J | Australian National University | $248,722 |
| Doctor of Medicine and Surgery CRICOS 077442D | Australian National University | $404,862 |
| Course | Provider | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Medical Laboratory Science CRICOS 101690 | Charles Darwin University (CDU) | $82,304 |
| Bachelor of Biomedical Science CRICOS 109437K | Charles Darwin University (CDU) | $100,608 |
| Bachelor of Biomedical Science CRICOS 118227A | Charles Darwin University (CDU) | $110,559 |
| Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science CRICOS 101375 | Charles Darwin University (CDU) | $125,472 |
| Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Honours CRICOS 110435B | Charles Darwin University (CDU) | $147,412 |
| Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Honours CRICOS 116458B | Charles Darwin University (CDU) | $147,412 |
Cardiothoracic Surgeon (ANZSCO 253512) appears on skilled-migration data with 1 Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) region signal(s). DAMA pathways are employer-sponsored and region-specific, with requirements set locally.
DAMA is employer-first: a job offer from an employer in the designated region generally comes before assessment. Base requirements reference qualification level and relevant experience (for this skill level: Have at least an AQF Bachelor degree; or Have at least five (5) years of full-time (38 hours per week) relevant work experience.). Each region sets its own occupation list and conditions.
No. This page consolidates the published official lists and requirements for Cardiothoracic Surgeon. It shows what the programs require; it does not assess an individual's eligibility. A free evaluation on WhatsApp reviews personal circumstances.
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