Ophthalmic Science
Course rules
Master of Science in Medicine (Ophthalmic Science)
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 and stream title |
|---|---|
| GNOPHTSC-01 | Graduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Science |
| MAMEOPSC-01 | Master of Medicine (Ophthalmic Science) |
| MASMOPSC-01 | Master of Science in Medicine (Ophthalmic Science) |
2 Attendance pattern
3 Masters type
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The masters degrees in these resolutions are professional masters courses, as defined by the Coursework Policy.
4 Embedded courses in this sequence
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the Master of Medicine (Ophthalmic Science) or the Master of Science in Medicine (Ophthalmic Science).
(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.
5 Streams
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The Graduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Science and Master of Medicine (Ophthalmic Science) are available in the following streams:
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The degree of Graduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Science and Master of Medicine (Ophthalmic Science) shall be awarded in the stream in which the candidate enrols. The testamur for the degree shall specify the stream.
6 Admission to candidature
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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.
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a bachelors degree in a health related discipline with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification;
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a bachelors degree in a non-health related discipline without first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification. Applicants must have completed plus professional work experience equivalent to a first or second class honours bachelors degree in a health related field or pass a preliminary examinations/s as prescribed by the Faculty;
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a minimum of 5 years professional work experience in a health-related field or pass a preliminary examination(s) as prescribed by the Faculty.
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a bachelors degree in a health related discipline with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification;
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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 in a health-related field or pass a preliminary examination(s) as prescribed by the Faculty. Applicants must have completed work equivalent to a first or second class honours bachelors degree or pass a preliminary examinations/s as prescribed by the Faculty.
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completed the requirements of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists, and be eligible to undertake a subspecialty fellowship in the final year of accredited training;
7 Requirements for award
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The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Table of Units of Study: Ophthalmic Science.