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Master of Science in Medicine (Ophthalmic Science)

  • Masters (Coursework)

The 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.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
Domestic Fees
$38,000 total

About this course

The 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.

Entry requirements

 

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.

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Online

Career pathways

This course is for graduates who are interested in careers in the visual and neurosciences to have a good grounding in the ophthalmic and visual sciences.

This course may assist those seeking a position in the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) approved training scheme.

Please refer to RANZCO vocational training for information about becoming an ophthalmologist.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Medicine courses at University of Sydney (USYD).
77.3%
Overall satisfaction
68.8%
Skill scale
53.8%
Teaching scale
96.8%
Employed full-time
$91.3k
Average salary