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Programme details
Regulations for the Postgraduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Basic Sciences (PGDipOphthBS)
Admission to the Programme
- Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences).
- Every applicant must been awarded the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of a university in New Zealand or have an equivalent medical qualification acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) and be registered for medical practice in the country in which the programme is taught.
Structure of the Programme
- The programme of study shall comprise the following four papers:
Duration of the Programme
The duration of the programme shall be one year of full-time study or its equivalent in part-time study. The programme must be completed within five years of admission.
Level of Award of the Diploma
The diploma may be awarded with distinction or with credit.
Variations
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences) may in exceptional circumstances approve a course of study which does not comply with these regulations.
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Administrator
Postgraduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Basic Sciences
Dunedin School of Medicine
Email ophtpostgradadmin.medicine@otago.ac.nz
Website Ophthalmology at the Department of Medicine
