Medicine (Ophthalmic Science)
M.Sc.
Overview
About this course
Our Master of Science in Medicine (Ophthalmic Science) will provide you with the grounding required to undertake a career in vision science. Ophthalmic science aims to prevent blindness, promote eye health and rehabilitate those with a visual disability.
Who is it for?
Our course is designed for graduates who are interested in careers in the visual and neurosciences, and looking to gain practical skills and apply these skills to improve the eye health of our community.
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.
Ophthalmic science course structure (pdf, 405KB)
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$285,668.04
(international)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
A successful applicant for admission to the Master of Science in Medicine (Ophthalmic Science) will hold either:
- completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate certificate or graduate diploma, or equivalent qualification; or
- a bachelor's degree in a health related discipline with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; or,
- a bachelors degree in a health related discipline without first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification, plus professional work experience equivalent to a first or second class honours bachelor’s degree 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