The Graduate Diploma in Optometry program provides advanced training in clinical and theoretical aspects of Optometry, with opportunities for specialisation in fields such as contact lenses, Occupational Optometry and Behavioural Optometry.

The program may be completed in one year full-time or two or more years part-time. On successful completion of the GradDip, students may decide to continue with postgraduate study at the MOptom level; they may choose not to accept the GradDip award and instead use all 36 UOC towards an MOptom degree. Alternatively, if the GradDip is awarded, 30 UOC may be used in this way. Thus postgraduate students may progress towards a higher degree at a level of their choice. This system is intended to make postgraduate study accessible to optometrists with time constraints.

All courses offered will only be conducted if there is sufficient demand. For information on which courses are being run refer to www.optom.unsw.edu.au.

Please contact the School of Optometry & Vision Science for information.

The program consists of a selection of courses from the electives listed below. A total of 36 UOC is required for this Graduate award. A number of the courses have prerequisites, corequisites or exclusions, as indicated in the course descriptions. Up to 12 UOC may be taken from elsewhere in the University, subject to the approval of the Head of School.

Please refer to the Program Structure above and contact the School office for further information.

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html