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The Graduate Certificate in Optometry will extend your clinical skills and knowledge in a range of areas across optometry and vision science. You may choose from subjects covering ocular therapeutics, myopia management, public health and community eye care and advanced ocular disease. This Graduate Certificate has been designed to suit new and established practitioners who hold a degree in optometry. On completion, you will have the knowledge and skills to meet the growing demands of this area of healthcare. The degree doesn't provide clinical training for registration to practise as an optometrist in Australia.
Program overview
Main Subject
Medicine Related Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
The Graduate Certificate in Optometry will extend your clinical skills and knowledge in a range of areas across optometry and vision science. You may choose from subjects covering ocular therapeutics, myopia management, public health and community eye care and advanced ocular disease. This Graduate Certificate has been designed to suit new and established practitioners who hold a degree in optometry. On completion, you will have the knowledge and skills to meet the growing demands of this area of healthcare. The degree doesn't provide clinical training for registration to practise as an optometrist in Australia.
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.
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
An undergraduate degree at UNSW Sydney is your passport to opportunities around the world. UNSW prepares you for career success with a rich blend of theory and practice. Award-winning teachers bring employers into state-of-the-art classrooms and our programs provide practical experiences with industry leaders.
Faculties
UNSW Sydney offers bachelor degrees (3-4 years) and dual and combined degrees (4-7 years) across nine faculties (see below) or checkout our Degree Finderto explore and compare what's on offer.
Career Success
Ranked 27th in the world for graduate employability (QS 2019), UNSW knows what it takes to create future leaders. Our alumni community is 300,000 strong with graduates working or having worked for some of the biggest companies in the world including Google, Penguin, Ernst& Young, PayPal, Rio Tinto, HSBC, NASA and Oxfam.
Our extensive range of Work Integrated Learning units enable you to gain first-hand industry experience as you gain credit towards your degree. We also provide direct access to leaders in specialised industry workshops, project work or work experience opportunities.
Got a start-up idea or dream of becoming an entrepreneur? We are the #1 University attended by Australian start up founders (Startup Muster2018) and offer Australia's most comprehensive on-campus entrepreneurship program.
A postgraduate degree at UNSW Sydneyis your opportunity to tackle the world’s challenges alongside the brightest minds in the country. Close partnerships with government and industry mean our researchers benefit from knowledge sharing and better realise commercial breakthroughs.
Faculties
Postgraduate coursework (1-2 years) and research (2-4 years) programs, including Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Master’s Degrees, are offered across the eight faculties listed below or visit our website to investigate and compare what's on offer.
Research
UNSW is first in Australia for research quality, with more top ratings in broad fields of research than any other Australian university (2018 Excellence in Research in Australia report). From powering the future to providing clean drinking water and developing lifesaving HIV drugs and cancer therapies, our research innovations have helped to change the world and are helping pave the way to a better tomorrow.
Our researchers have world-class research facilities at their disposal such as the Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre featuring custom-built laboratories for the study of biological, chemical and physical materials.
Postgraduate research candidates undertake research through supervision with some of Australia's best minds.
Graduate Certificate in Optometry
Main Campus (Kensington), Sydney, Australia
8 monthsProgram duration
YesScholarships
Medicine Related StudiesMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Medicine Related Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
The Graduate Certificate in Optometry will extend your clinical skills and knowledge in a range of areas across optometry and vision science. You may choose from subjects covering ocular therapeutics, myopia management, public health and community eye care and advanced ocular disease. This Graduate Certificate has been designed to suit new and established practitioners who hold a degree in optometry. On completion, you will have the knowledge and skills to meet the growing demands of this area of healthcare. The degree doesn't provide clinical training for registration to practise as an optometrist in Australia.
Program overview
Main Subject
Medicine Related Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
Blended
The Graduate Certificate in Optometry will extend your clinical skills and knowledge in a range of areas across optometry and vision science. You may choose from subjects covering ocular therapeutics, myopia management, public health and community eye care and advanced ocular disease. This Graduate Certificate has been designed to suit new and established practitioners who hold a degree in optometry. On completion, you will have the knowledge and skills to meet the growing demands of this area of healthcare. The degree doesn't provide clinical training for registration to practise as an optometrist in Australia.
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
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.
Tuition fee and scholarships
Scholarships
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
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An undergraduate degree at UNSW Sydney is your passport to opportunities around the world. UNSW prepares you for career success with a rich blend of theory and practice. Award-winning teachers bring employers into state-of-the-art classrooms and our programs provide practical experiences with industry leaders.
Faculties
UNSW Sydney offers bachelor degrees (3-4 years) and dual and combined degrees (4-7 years) across nine faculties (see below) or checkout our Degree Finder to explore and compare what's on offer.
Career Success
Ranked 27th in the world for graduate employability (QS 2019), UNSW knows what it takes to create future leaders. Our alumni community is 300,000 strong with graduates working or having worked for some of the biggest companies in the world including Google, Penguin, Ernst& Young, PayPal, Rio Tinto, HSBC, NASA and Oxfam.
Our extensive range of Work Integrated Learning units enable you to gain first-hand industry experience as you gain credit towards your degree. We also provide direct access to leaders in specialised industry workshops, project work or work experience opportunities.
Got a start-up idea or dream of becoming an entrepreneur? We are the #1 University attended by Australian start up founders (Startup Muster2018) and offer Australia's most comprehensive on-campus entrepreneurship program.
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A postgraduate degree at UNSW Sydney is your opportunity to tackle the world’s challenges alongside the brightest minds in the country. Close partnerships with government and industry mean our researchers benefit from knowledge sharing and better realise commercial breakthroughs.
Faculties
Postgraduate coursework (1-2 years) and research (2-4 years) programs, including Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Master’s Degrees, are offered across the eight faculties listed below or visit our website to investigate and compare what's on offer.
Research
UNSW is first in Australia for research quality, with more top ratings in broad fields of research than any other Australian university (2018 Excellence in Research in Australia report). From powering the future to providing clean drinking water and developing lifesaving HIV drugs and cancer therapies, our research innovations have helped to change the world and are helping pave the way to a better tomorrow.
Our researchers have world-class research facilities at their disposal such as the Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre featuring custom-built laboratories for the study of biological, chemical and physical materials.
Postgraduate research candidates undertake research through supervision with some of Australia's best minds.
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Graduate Diploma in Translation and Interpreting
Master of Applied Linguistics
Master of Architecture
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Master of City Planning
Master of Construction Project Management
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Master of Curating and Cultural Leadership
Master of Design
Master of Design / Master of Public Relations & Advertising
Master of Interpreting
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Master of Simulation and Immersive Technologies
Master of Translation
Master of Translation and Interpreting
Master of Visualisation, Simulation, and Immersive Design
Business and Management (7)
Master of Analytics
Master of Public Policy and Governance
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