A successful applicant for admission to the Master 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 either:
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,
are eligible for admission to the Post Vocational Ophthalmology stream.
IELTS Academic: A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL iBT: A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
PTE Academic: A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band
International Ophthalmology focuses on the specific training needs of clinicians in developing countries with a particular emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region. The course 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?
The course gives students the opportunity to learn both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to enable them to competently diagnose and manage common eye conditions, diseases and injuries to the eye.
Clinical and basic sciences are taught online and local and visiting mentors provide valuable teaching and supervision in the student's working environment.
How will you learn?
As a Master of International Ophthalmology student, you will enter one of two streams:
the Community Ophthalmology stream, for medical graduates with little or no ophthalmology specialist training from countries without specialised ophthalmology services,
or the Vocational Ophthalmology stream, for students who have completed a specialised training program in their home country.
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Medical graduates in the Asia-Pacific region interested in ophthalmology will benefit from the Master of International Ophthalmology, which can lead to qualifications endorsed by their local health ministry. Successful graduates may be eligible for ophthalmology positions with an overseas health department.
International Ophthalmology graduates will gain practical skills that include knowledge of the prognosis and management of common eye conditions, diseases and injuries. The course also provides students with the opportunity to complete extensive practical experience, including performing ophthalmic surgery and management of post-operative complications.
