Graduate Diploma in International Ophthalmology

International Ophthalmology focuses on the specific training needs of clinicians in developing countries with a particular emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region.

It provides students with the skills to competently practise ophthalmology at the highest possible standard with an emphasis on the specific diseases and pathologies of their home countries.Why study with us?How will you learn?As a Graduate Diploma of International Ophthalmology student, you will enter one of two streams:The Graduate Diploma in International Ophthalmology is embedded within the Master of International Ophthalmology.

The master's degree builds on concepts learned during the graduate diploma.

You may choose to complete the graduate diploma or use it as a pathway into the master's degree in this discipline.

Admission criteria

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.

What you'll study