Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Optometry in Sydney Australia | The University of New South Wales
The University of New South Wales
|
Sydney Australia
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
22,650
(c. USD16,126.14)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
8 months
The Graduate Certificate in Optometry enhances your clinical expertise and understanding across various optometry and vision science disciplines. You can select courses focusing on ocular therapeutics, myopia control, public health and community eye care, or advanced ocular conditions. Tailored for both recent graduates and experienced professionals with an optometry degree, this program equips you with the competencies needed to address evolving healthcare needs. It serves as a stepping stone for career advancement in clinical settings and opens doors to research possibilities. Note that this qualification does not fulfill the clinical training requirements for optometry registration in Australia.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The minimum requirement is the equivalent of a three-year AQF level 7 bachelor's degree in optometry with a credit average. Students with an average between 50 and 65 will be considered for admission at the discretion of the Postgraduate Coordinator taking into consideration performance in optometry courses completed in the undergraduate program.
If you successfully complete the requirements for this program with a credit average you may apply to articulate into the Master of Optometry with credit for all courses completed.
IELTS - 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)
TOEFL iBT - 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)
Tuition
AUD
22,650