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Master of Science in Medicine (Ophthalmic Science)

Our Master of Science in Medicine (Ophthalmic Science) will provide you with the grounding required to undertake a career in vision science. Ophthalmic science aims to prevent blindness, promote eye health and rehabilitate those with a visual disability. Our course is designed for graduates who are interested in careers in the visual and neurosciences, and looking to gain practical skills and apply these skills to improve the eye health of our community.

Official
Duration
1 years
Qualification
Masters by Coursework
AQF 9
Campus
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
NSW · +1 more campus
Course code
Program USYD-DMASMOPSC1000-0
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Course overview

Our Master of Science in Medicine (Ophthalmic Science) will provide you with the grounding required to undertake a career in vision science. Ophthalmic science aims to prevent blindness, promote eye health and rehabilitate those with a visual disability. Our course is designed for graduates who are interested in careers in the visual and neurosciences, and looking to gain practical skills and apply these skills to improve the eye health of our community.

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 Science in Medicine (Ophthalmic Science) will hold either: - a bachelor's degree in a health related discipline with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification or, - 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. 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 school. 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 Master of Science in Medicine (Ophthalmic Science) will hold either: - completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate certificate or graduate diploma, or equivalent qualification; or - a bachelor's degree in a health related discipline with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; or, - 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 equivalent to a first or second class honours bachelor’s degree 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 Master of Science in Medicine (Ophthalmic Science) will hold either: - a bachelor's degree in a health related discipline with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification or, - 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. 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 school. 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 Master of Science in Medicine (Ophthalmic Science) will hold either: - completion of the requirements of the embedded graduate certificate or graduate diploma, or equivalent qualification; or - a bachelor's degree in a health related discipline with first or second class honours from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification; or, - 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 equivalent to a first or second class honours bachelor’s degree 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 1Camperdown/Darlington Campus———International students
2027 · Semester 2Camperdown/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. Master of Science in Medicine (Ophthalmic Science)sydney.edu.au
  2. The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
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  6. University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
  7. International Admission Guide 2027Official source
  8. Coursework Policy 2021Official source
  9. University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
  10. University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
  11. University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
  12. University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
  13. University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
  14. Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
  15. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Master of Science in Medicine (Ophthalmic Science) at The University of Sydney: Fees & Entry Requirements