Candidates are provided with a study guide which includes notes and reading material. The study notes will guide reading, ask questions and suggest exercises designed to promote understanding. It is expected that candidates will spend 6 to 10 hours per week stusy time o the course. In most modules seminars will be held once or twice during the semester to answer candidates' questions. Assessment Formal arrangements can be made for written examinations to be taken in the city of residence of the candidate or in a nearby city.
Any expense associated with remote proctoring is the responsibility of the candidate.
Confirmation in writing must be obtained and a proctor may supervise more than one person being examined at any time. Credit for Prior Studies Candidates may be permitted to substitute for one of the four required subjects, a subject or short course of study offered by another Department of the University or by another institution provided it is approved by the Faculty as a subject of equivalent workload and standard and is appropriately related to the objectives of the Diploma. Students who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics are eligible for credit for studies in the Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Clincal Optometry . 2 November - 24 November Application for Admission Application forms are available from the Deparment of Optometry and Vision Sciences. Application for commencement in Semester One should be submitted by the last day of January and the last day of June for Semester Two.