Master of Ophthalmology (MOphth) Program By University of Otago |Top Universities
Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

45,291 NZDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Nov, 2023Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Ophthalmology (MOphth) degree is designed for medical graduates who have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Basic Sciences (PGDipOphthBS) and wish to extend their understanding of the subject by completing a research project. It also aims to assist those seeking a position in the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) approved training scheme. Each student will undertake a supervised research on an approved topic in a branch of ophthalmic science.  Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) on the advice of the Academic Board of the Otago Medical School, which must be satisfied that the applicant has the ability and experience to proceed to the programme.

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Master of Ophthalmology (MOphth) degree is designed for medical graduates who have completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Basic Sciences (PGDipOphthBS) and wish to extend their understanding of the subject by completing a research project. It also aims to assist those seeking a position in the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) approved training scheme. Each student will undertake a supervised research on an approved topic in a branch of ophthalmic science.  Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) on the advice of the Academic Board of the Otago Medical School, which must be satisfied that the applicant has the ability and experience to proceed to the programme.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

4+
176+
6.5+
90+
58+

Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) on the advice of the Academic Board of the Otago Medical School, which must be satisfied that the applicant has the ability and experience to proceed to the programme.

Every applicant shall:

  • have been awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Basic Sciences, or
  • hold an equivalent qualification approved by the Academic Board of the Otago Medical School, and
  • have been admitted to the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of a university in New Zealand or hold an equivalent medical qualification approved by the Academic Board of the Otago Medical School.
Every applicant shall be registered for medical practice in the country in which the programme is taught or have an exemption from this requirement from the Dean of the Otago Medical School.

15 Nov 2023
1 Year
Feb

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

10,723 NZD
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International Students

45,291 NZD
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