
Master of Medicine (Ophthalmic Science)
Our course 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 Master in Medicine (Ophthalmic Science) is primarily for medical graduates who are interested in a career in related fields.
Official- Duration
- 1 years
- Qualification
- Masters by Coursework
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Camperdown/Darlington Campus
- NSW · +1 more campus
- Course code
- Program USYD-DMAMEOPSC1000-0
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Course overview
Our course 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 Master in Medicine (Ophthalmic Science) is primarily for medical graduates who are interested in a career in related fields.
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 Master of Medicine (Ophthalmic Science) will hold a medical degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification. 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. The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Handbooks Online and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents. 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. 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 Master of Medicine (Ophthalmic Science) will hold a medical degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification. 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. The academic requirements that are displayed are applicable to currently available courses only, and are updated annually in October and may be changed without notice. The Handbooks Online and the University of Sydney Calendar are the official legal source of information relating to study at the University of Sydney, and you are referred to those documents. 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.
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 |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | 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.
- Master of Medicine (Ophthalmic Science)sydney.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

