Master of Medicine (Ophthalmic Science)
- 27th globally for Medicine (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
What you’ll study
Unit of study table: Ophthalmic Science
You will learn:
- core knowledge and understanding of the basic ophthalmic sciences
- theoretical and practical aspects of ophthalmic anatomy, physiology and optics
- practical applications of ophthalmic equipment, anatomical specimens, prosections, radiographs and electronmicrographs and the ability to apply psychometric testing to obtain reliable and repeatable data.
You will complete 48 credit points consisting of:
- 5 core units of study
- Practical Ophthalmic Science – a two-week block/intensive mode unit to be taken at the Save Sight Institute in Sydney or at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand
- Capstone experience – research project of 10,000 - 12,000 words under the guidance of a supervisor.
Ophthalmic science course structure (pdf, 488KB).
This course is delivered online and is complemented by an intensive face-to-face practical workshop, which offers flexibility for busy professionals
Fees
Admission criteria
How to apply
Before applying
As part of applying for this course you will need to include the following documentation with your application for admission.
- Resumé including your education, employment history and relevant experience.
Below is a standard list of documents that you will need to include with your application for admission. These documents are in addition to any specific documents/requirements (e.g. supplementary forms) which if applicable will be listed above.
- Proof of identity: a valid passport (biodata page). Alternatively, an Australian birth certificate or Australian or New Zealand citizenship certificate for domestic students.
- Current or final official academic transcripts and their official English translation copy if the original transcripts were issued in a language other than English. Currently enrolled University of Sydney students do not need to provide a copy of their transcript(s). Credit transcript(s) may be required if you were granted credit for studies previously undertaken.
- Final testamur or proof of completion of your qualification and its official English translation copy if it was issued in a language other than English.
- Proof of English proficiency (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL results) where required.
- For courses with mandatory prerequisites, official detailed unit outlines for all prerequisite units in your studies which you believe will meet the prerequisite requirements.
Submit application
Submit an application through our portal.
Closing dates
Semester 1
31 January of the commencing year.
Semester 2
15 July of the commencing year.
