Overview

The International Ophthalmology program from University of Sydney is ideal for medical graduates and ophthalmology practitioners, especially from the Asia-Pacific region, who are looking to further their skills in diagnosing and managing common eye conditions, diseases and injuries.

Career paths

Our Master of International Ophthalmology will help graduates:

gain qualifications endorsed by their local health ministry
be eligible for ophthalmology positions with an overseas health department
complete requirements in extensive practical experience, including performing ophthalmic surgery and management of post-operative complications.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ophthalmic Anatomy
Ophthalmic Optics
Ophthalmology in Developing Countries
Clinical Ophthalmology
Surgical Ophthalmology
Cornea and Anterior Segment Surgery

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National

More details

Not available to student visa holders. Available to eligible international students by online mode with a mandatory face-to-face/intensive study component.

Language

English

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Credits

48 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Number: 00026A

a medical degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification.
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 meet either of the following are eligible for admission to the Post Vocational Ophthalmology stream:
have satisfactorily completed the requirements to practice as ophthalmologists in their country of residency
are eligible to undertake further fellowship training in their country of residence.
If English is not your first language, you may be able to prove English proficiency with an approved English skills test taken within 2 years of commencing the course.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

61700 AUD / year

≈ 61700 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

40700 AUD / year

≈ 40700 AUD / year

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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