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Graduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Science

Our program in Ophthalmic Science develops core knowledge and understanding of basic ophthalmic science, which focuses on preventing blindness, promoting eye health, and rehabilitating those with a visual disability. You will gain practical diagnostic and prognostic, management and surgical skills. Our Graduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Science is primarily for medical graduates who are interested in a career in related fields. Some students may also come from allied health and science backgrounds.

Official
Duration
1 years
Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
AQF 8
Campus
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
NSW · +1 more campus
Course code
Program USYD-DGNOPHTSC1000-0
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Course overview

Our program in Ophthalmic Science develops core knowledge and understanding of basic ophthalmic science, which focuses on preventing blindness, promoting eye health, and rehabilitating those with a visual disability. You will gain practical diagnostic and prognostic, management and surgical skills. Our Graduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Science is primarily for medical graduates who are interested in a career in related fields. Some students may also come from allied health and science backgrounds.

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 in Ophthalmic Science will hold one of the following: - A medical degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification - A bachelor's degree in health realted discipline with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification - A bachelor's degree in a non-health related disicipline without first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification. Applicants must have completed work equivalent to a first or second class honours bachelor's degree or pass a preliminary examinations/s as prescribed by the Faculty. - A minimum of 5 years professional work experience in a health-related field or pass a preliminary examination(s) as prescribed by the Faculty. In exceptional circumstances, the dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the school, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award. Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page. A successful applicant for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Science will hold one of the following: - A medical degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification - A bachelor's degree in health related discipline with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification - A bachelor's 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 work equivalent to a first or second class honours bachelor's degree or pass a preliminary examinations/s as prescribed by the Faculty. - A minimum of 5 years professional work experience in a health-related field or pass a preliminary examination(s) as prescribed by the Faculty. 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 85L 17 · R 17 · W 19 · S 17
  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • PTE AcademicOverall 64L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    A successful applicant for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Science will hold one of the following: - A medical degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification - A bachelor's degree in health realted discipline with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification - A bachelor's degree in a non-health related disicipline without first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification. Applicants must have completed work equivalent to a first or second class honours bachelor's degree or pass a preliminary examinations/s as prescribed by the Faculty. - A minimum of 5 years professional work experience in a health-related field or pass a preliminary examination(s) as prescribed by the Faculty. In exceptional circumstances, the dean may admit applicants without these qualifications who, in the opinion of the school, have qualifications and evidence of experience and achievement sufficient to successfully undertake the award. Credit for previous study For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page. A successful applicant for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Science will hold one of the following: - A medical degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification - A bachelor's degree in health related discipline with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification - A bachelor's 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 work equivalent to a first or second class honours bachelor's degree or pass a preliminary examinations/s as prescribed by the Faculty. - A minimum of 5 years professional work experience in a health-related field or pass a preliminary examination(s) as prescribed by the Faculty.

  • 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.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 2Camperdown/Darlington Campus———International students
2027 · Semester 1Camperdown/Darlington Campus———International students

Where it is taught

  • Camperdown/Darlington Campus

    Primary

    NSW

  • Sydney Eye Hospital

    NSW

References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Graduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Sciencesydney.edu.au
  2. The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
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Graduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Science at The University of Sydney: Fees & Entry Requirements