Master of International Ophthalmology

The Master of International Ophthalmology aims to provide high-standard specialised training for clinicians from developing regions on specific diseases and pathologies of their home countries.This course is for medical graduates and ophthalmology practitioners, especially from the Asia-Pacific region, who are looking to further their skills in diagnosing and managing common eye conditions, diseases and injuries.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.You will complete six core units (36cp) either in community ophthalmology or post vocational ophthalmology and a 12cp treatise as a capstone experience.

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.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.