International Ophthalmology
Admission requirements
Admission to the Graduate Diploma in International Ophthalmology and Master of International Ophthalmology requires a medical degree.
Students enrol into a stream based on their background experience.
Post Vocational Ophthalmology stream:
Overseas trained specialists from countries with established vocational ophthalmology training program who have completed or are eligible to undertake fellowship training may apply for admission to the Post Vocational stream.
Community Ophthalmology stream:
Overseas applicants from countries without established vocational training programs, but who are working in an ophthalmology unit, may be eligible for admission to the Community Ophthalmology stream.
See the course Rules for further details.
Course structure
The Graduate Diploma in International Ophthalmology - Community Ophthalmology stream requires the successful completion of 36 credit points of units of study from Part 1 of the Table of units of study.
The Graduate Diploma in International Ophthalmology - Post Vocational Ophthalmology stream requires the successful completion of 36 credit points of units of study from Part 2 of the Table of units of study.
The Master of International Ophthalmology - Community Ophthalmology stream requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of units of study including:
- 36 credit points of core units of study from Part 1 of the Table of units of study, and
- 12 credit points of units of study from Part 3 of the Table of units of study.
The Master of International Ophthalmology - Post Vocational Ophthalmology stream requires the successful completion of 48 credit points of units of study including:
- 36 credit points of core units of study from Part 2 of the Table of units of study, and
- 12 credit points of units of study from Part 3 of the Table of units of study.
Pattern of enrolment
The following patterns of enrolment are proposed for students.
Community Ophthalmology Stream
| Year 1 UoS code and name | Credit points | Delivery mode |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| OPSC5013 Ophthalmology in Developing Countries 1 |
6 | online |
| Semester 2 | ||
| OPSC5014 Ophthalmology in Developing Countries 2 |
6 | online |
| Year 2 UoS code and name | Credit points | Delivery mode |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| OPSC5017 Surgical Ophthalmology |
6 | online |
| Semester 2 |
||
| OPSC5033 Acute and Emergency Eye Presentations |
6 | online |
| Year 3 UoS code and name | Credit points | Delivery mode |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| OPSC5015 Clinical Ophthalmology 1 |
6 |
online |
| OPSC5032 Treatise |
12 |
supervision |
| Semester 2 |
||
| OPSC5016 Clinical Ophthalmology 2 |
6 | online |
Post Vocational Ophthalmology Stream
| Year 1 UoS code and name | Credit points | Delivery mode |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| OPSC5026 Cornea and Anterior Segment Surgery |
6 | online |
| OPSC5027 Glaucoma |
6 | online |
| Semester 2 | ||
| OPSC5030 Medical Retina |
6 | online |
| OPSC5031 Paediatric Ophthalmology |
6 | online |
| Year 2 UoS code and name | Credit points | Delivery mode |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| OPSC5028 Practical International Ophthalmology 1 |
6 | block mode |
| OPSC5029 Practical International Ophthalmology 2 |
6 | block mode |
| Semester 2 |
||
| OPSC5032 Treatise |
12 | supervision |