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Graduate Diploma Medicine & Health Sciences Full Time

Graduate Diploma in Optometry

at University of New South Wales · Sydney, New South Wales

CRICOS course code

038410B

CRICOS provider code

00098G

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

1 year

Tuition (whole course)

A$31,155 total

Per year

A$31,155/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

Graduate Diploma in Optometry is a graduate diploma registered on CRICOS at University of New South Wales in Sydney. The registered duration is 1 year. The provider’s published tuition fee for international students is A$31,155 for the whole course, or about A$32,155 including non-tuition fees. It is registered under the field of education "Optometry". Figures are as published on the Commonwealth register — confirm current fees and intakes with the provider before applying.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.
International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Graduate Diploma in Optometry at University of New South Wales?

It typically takes 1 year, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$31,155 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

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