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, or behavioural optometry. The graduate diploma consists of 36 units of credit. One core course of 6 UOC must be completed in the first session of this program, and the remaining 30 units of credit are gained by successful completion of elective courses. 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.

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