Medicine (Ophthalmic Science)
Master
Overview
About this course
Our course 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 Master in Medicine (Ophthalmic Science) is primarily for medical graduates who are interested in a career in related fields.
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 48 credit points consisting of:
- 5 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
- Capstone experience – research project of 10,000 - 12,000 words under the guidance of a supervisor.
Costs
Tuition
HK$299,194.39
(international)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
Admission to the course requires:
- a medical degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.
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