International Ophthalmology
Course rules
Master of International Ophthalmology
These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2014, the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended), the Academic Honesty in Coursework Policy 2015 and the Academic Honesty Procedures 2016. Up to date versions of all such documents are available from the Policy Register: http://sydney.edu.au/policies.
Course resolutions
1 Course codes
| Code | Course title |
|---|---|
| GNINTOPH-01 | Graduate Diploma in International Ophthalmology |
| MAINTOPH-01 | Master of International Ophthalmology |
2 Attendance pattern
0.
The attendance pattern for these courses is full time or part time according to candidate choice.
3 Masters type
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The masters degree in these resolutions is a professional masters course, as defined by the Coursework Policy.
4 Stream
(1)
The Graduate Diploma in International Ophthalmology, and the Master of International Ophthalmology are available in the following streams:
5 Embedded courses in this sequence
(2)
Providing candidates satisfy the admission requirements for each stage, a candidate may progress to the award of any of the courses in this sequence. Only the longest award completed will be conferred.
6 Admission to candidature
(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on merit, according to the following admissions criteria. In exceptional circumstances the Faculty may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the Faculty, have qualifications, evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award.
(4)
Applicants from countries without established vocational (Specialist) ophthalmology training programs and working in an ophthalmology unit are eligible for admission to the Community Ophthalmology stream.
(5)
Applicants who are overseas trained specialists from countries with established vocational ophthalmology training programs and:
(a)
who have satisfactorily completed the requirements to practice as ophthalmologists in their country of residency; or
7 Requirements for award
(1)
The units of study that may be taken for the courses are set out in the Table of Units of Study: International Ophthalmology.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in International Ophthalmology a candidate in the Community Ophthalmology stream must successfully complete 36 credit points of core units of study from Part 1 of the Table of units of study.
(3)
To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in International Ophthalmology a candidate in the Post Vocational Ophthalmology stream must successfully complete 36 credit points of core units of study from Part 2 of the Table of units of study.
(4)
To qualify for the award of the Master of International Ophthalmology a candidate in the Community Ophthalmology stream must successfully complete 48 credit points, including:
(5)
To qualify for the award of the Master of International Ophthalmology a candidate in the Post Vocational Ophthalmology stream must successfully complete 48 credit points, including: