Graduate Diploma in International Ophthalmology
The Graduate Diploma of International Ophthalmology aims to provide high-standard specialised training for clinicians from developing regions, focusing on specific diseases and pathologies prevalent in their home countries. This program is designed to enhance practical skills and foundational knowledge in ophthalmology. Our course is designed for medical graduates and ophthalmology practitioners, especially from the Asia-Pacific region, who are looking to further their skills in diagnosing and managing common eye conditions, diseases and injuries.
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Postgraduate Diploma
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Camperdown/Darlington Campus
- NSW · +1 more campus
- Course code
- Program USYD-DGNINTOPH1000-0
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Course overview
The Graduate Diploma of International Ophthalmology aims to provide high-standard specialised training for clinicians from developing regions, focusing on specific diseases and pathologies prevalent in their home countries. This program is designed to enhance practical skills and foundational knowledge in ophthalmology. Our course is designed for medical graduates and ophthalmology practitioners, especially from the Asia-Pacific region, who are looking to further their skills in diagnosing and managing common eye conditions, diseases and injuries.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
A successful applicant for admission to the Graduate Diploma of International Ophthalmology will hold a medical degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification. In exceptional circumstances, the dean may admit applicants without this qualification who, in the opinion of the school, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award. 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. 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 (b) who are eligible to undertake further fellowship training in their country of residence; are eligible for admission to the Post Vocational Ophthalmology stream. Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page. Admission to the course requires: - a medical degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification. 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. Applicants who are overseas-trained specialists from countries with established vocational ophthalmology training programs and meet either of the following are eligible for admission to the Post Vocational Ophthalmology stream: - have satisfactorily completed the requirements to practice as ophthalmologists in their country of residency - are eligible to undertake further fellowship training in their country of residence. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- TOEFL iBTOverall 73L 14 · R 14 · W 16 · S 14
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 5.5 · R 5.5 · W 5.5 · S 5.5
- PTE AcademicOverall 60L 54 · R 54 · W 54 · S 54
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
A successful applicant for admission to the Graduate Diploma of International Ophthalmology will hold a medical degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification. In exceptional circumstances, the dean may admit applicants without this qualification who, in the opinion of the school, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award. 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. 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 (b) who are eligible to undertake further fellowship training in their country of residence; are eligible for admission to the Post Vocational Ophthalmology stream. Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page. Admission to the course requires: - a medical degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification. 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. Applicants who are overseas-trained specialists from countries with established vocational ophthalmology training programs and meet either of the following are eligible for admission to the Post Vocational Ophthalmology stream: - have satisfactorily completed the requirements to practice as ophthalmologists in their country of residency - are eligible to undertake further fellowship training in their country of residence.
Additional entry requirement
AQF Level 7 bachelor-equivalent study; course-specific criteria; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
PrimaryNSW
Sydney Eye Hospital
NSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Diploma in International Ophthalmologysydney.edu.au
- The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Sydney Conservatorium Advanced Diploma of Opera handbookOfficial source
- University of Sydney Study Abroad inbound guideOfficial source
- University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
- International Admission Guide 2027Official source
- Coursework Policy 2021Official source
- University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
- University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
- University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
- Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source