Specialist Certificate in Glaucoma and Retinal Disease (SC-GARD) // Entry and participation requirements

Entry requirements

1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

• a four-year undergraduate degree in Optometry, or equivalent or:
• professional experience deemed by the Selection Committee to be equivalent to a four-year Australian degree in Optometry

Meeting this requirement does not guarantee selection

1. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

• prior academic performance; and, if relevant
• any documented relevant professional experience.

1. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instructions.

1. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for postgraduate courses. For those applications seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 6.5 is required.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Last updated: 30 January 2024