Ophthalmic Science (Oculoplastic Surgery)
Not open for enrolment in 2017
Admission requirements
Admission to the Graduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Science (Oculoplastic Surgery) or the Master of Medicine (Ophthalmic Science - Oculoplastic Surgery) requires:
- a medical degree; and
- appropriate medical indemnity insurance cover; and
- eligibility to undertake a subspecialty fellowship with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists OR registration to practice ophthalmology in their state, territory or country
Course structure
The Graduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Science (Oculoplastic Surgery) requires the successful completion of 36 credit points of core units of study including stream core units.
The Master of Medicine (Ophthalmic Science - Oculoplastic Surgery) require the successful completion of 48 credit points of core units of study including stream core units.
Pattern of enrolment
Oculoplastic Surgery Stream
The following pattern of enrolment has been designed to ensure that content is covered in a logical progression. if you are studying part-time, the following program is suggested:
Masters (stream part-time)
Year 1
| UoS code and name | Credit points | Delivery mode |
|---|---|---|
|
Semester 1 |
||
|
OPSC5001 |
9 | online |
| Semester 2 | ||
| OPSC5003 Ophthalmic Optics |
9 | online |
Year 2
| UoS code and name | Credit points | Delivery mode |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| OPSC5034 Oculoplastic Surgery 1 |
6 | online |
|
Semester 2 |
||
|
OPSC5035 |
6 | online |
|
OPSC5036 |
6 | block mode |
Year 3
| UoS code and name | Credit points | Delivery mode |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| OPSC5005 Treatise |
12 | supervision |
Graduate Diploma (stream part-time)
Year 1
| UoS code and name | Credit points |
|---|---|
|
Semester 1 |
|
|
OPSC5001 |
9 |
| Semester 2 | |
| OPSC5003 Ophthalmic Optics |
9 |
Year 2
| UoS code and name | Credit points |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | |
| OPSC5034 Oculoplastic Surgery 1 |
6 |
|
Semester 2 |
|
|
OPSC5035 |
6 |
|
OPSC5036 |
6 |
If studying full time, the following pattern is recommended:
Masters (stream full-time)
| UoS code and name | Credit points |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | |
| OPSC5001 Ophthalmic Anatomy |
9 |
| OPSC5003 Ophthalmic Optics |
9 |
| OPSC5034 Oculoplastic Surgery 1 |
6 |
| Semester 2 | |
| OPSC5035 Oculoplastic Surgery 2 |
6 |
| OPSC5036 Practical Oculoplastic Surgery |
6 |
| OPSC5005 Treatise |
12 |
Graduate Diploma (stream full-time)
| UoS code and name | Credit points |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | |
| OPSC5001 Ophthalmic Anatomy |
9 |
| OPSC5034 Oculoplastic Surgery 1 |
6 |
| Semester 2 | |
| OPSC5003 Ophthalmic Optics |
9 |
| OPSC5035 Oculoplastic Surgery 2 |
6 |
| OPSC5036 Practical Oculoplastic Surgery |
6 |