Study Ophthalmology at Otago
Overview
Programmes available are:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Basic Sciences (PGDipOphthBS)
- Master of Ophthalmology (MOphth)
The postgraduate diploma is available to graduates with at least two years' experience who either want to embark on a career in ophthalmology, or are in a recognised training programme and wish to enhance their understanding of the ophthalmic basic sciences.
The master's programme is designed for medical graduates who have completed the postgraduate diploma and wish to extend their understanding of the subject by completing a research project.
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Whether you are advancing your career with our specialised graduate qualifications or pursuing in-depth research and expertise through our postgraduate programmes, Otago is here to support your aspirations.
Postgraduate qualifications
Honours, Master’s, PhDs, and other advanced degrees for graduates. Just one additional year of study will earn you a valuable postgraduate degree. Or perhaps you want the depth of a full year of research-only time during a Master’s or to step up to a PhD.
Postgraduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Basic Sciences (PGDipOphthBS)
A one-year full-time (or longer part-time) programme, taught in conjunction with the University of Sydney
Master of Ophthalmology (MOphth)
The Master of Ophthalmology involves completion of a research project by medical graduates who have completed the PGDipOphthBS and who wish to extend their unde...
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Papers
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OPHT papers
| Paper Code | Year | Title | Points | Teaching period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPHT801 | 2025 | Ophthalmic Anatomy | 30 points | 1st Non standard period (24 February 2025 - 21 June 2025), 2nd Non standard period (4 August 2025 - 29 November 2025) |
| OPHT802 | 2025 | Ophthalmic Physiology | 30 points | 1st Non standard period (24 February 2025 - 21 June 2025), 2nd Non standard period (4 August 2025 - 29 November 2025) |
| OPHT803 | 2025 | Ophthalmic Optics | 30 points | 1st Non standard period (24 February 2025 - 21 June 2025), 2nd Non standard period (4 August 2025 - 29 November 2025) |
| OPHT804 | 2025 | Practical Ophthalmic Basic Sciences | 30 points | Short Courses (inc. Field Trips) (1 June 2025 - 31 July 2025) |
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