Ophthalmic Science
GDip.
Overview
About this course
Our program in Ophthalmic Science develops core knowledge and understanding of basic ophthalmic science, which focuses on preventing blindness, promoting eye health, and rehabilitating those with a visual disability. You will gain practical diagnostic and prognostic, management and surgical skills.
Who is it for?
Our Graduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Science is primarily for medical graduates who are interested in a career in related fields.
Some students may also come from allied health and science backgrounds.
Structure
What you’ll study
You will learn:
- core knowledge and understanding of the basic ophthalmic sciences
- theoretical and practical aspects of ophthalmic anatomy, physiology and optics
- practical applications of ophthalmic equipment, anatomical specimens, prosections, radiographs and electronmicrographs and the ability to apply psychometric testing to obtain reliable and repeatable data.
You will complete 36 credit points consisting of:
- 3 core units of study
- Practical Ophthalmic Science – a two-week block/intensive mode unit to be taken at the Save Sight Institute in Sydney or at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand
This course is delivered online and is complemented by an intensive face-to-face practical workshop, which offers flexibility for busy professionals
Costs
Tuition
HK$214,005.83
(international)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
A successful applicant for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Science will hold one of the following:
- A medical degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification
- A bachelor's degree in health related discipline with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification
- A bachelor's degree in a non-health related disicipline without first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification. Applicants must have completed work equivalent to a first or second class honours bachelor's degree or pass a preliminary examinations/s as prescribed by the Faculty.
- A minimum of 5 years professional work experience in a health-related field or pass a preliminary examination(s) as prescribed by the Faculty.
International qualifications
For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution, and qualification.
Language requirements
IELTS
6.5
A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL
85
A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
PTE
61
A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band