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    Graduate Certificate in Vision Impairment
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    Graduate Certificate in Vision Impairment

    University of New South Wales

    University of New South Wales

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    Australia, Sydney

    University RankQS Ranking
    19

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Certificate

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    Online

    Course Code

    Campuses

    Kensington

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 30,000  / year
    Next Intake July-2025

    Graduate Certificate in Vision Impairment

    About

    Build your knowledge in vision impairment and gain specialised expertise to improve the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired. This program is the first of its kind in Australia, offering students from a range of educational and employment backgrounds the opportunity to grow their skills and understand the causes and implications of vision impairment for people in our communities.

    Expand your career opportunities by gaining a deep understanding of how to deliver client-focused services with an ethical and culturally aware lens. You’ll learn about the wider personal ecosystem that impacts the services provided for those who are blind or have vision impairment in our communities on disability, diversity, and social inclusion.

    Broaden your knowledge of the impact of ocular disease and cortical damage, and discover evidence-based approaches to vision rehabilitation. Specialise further with elective courses that dive into assistive technologies, implications of development and aging for vision impairment, public health and policy, and research.

    Join one of the world’s top-ranked schools
    Join the largest optometry and vision science school in Australasia. The UNSW School of Optometry & Vision Science is ranked 2nd worldwide for Optometry, and UNSW Medicine & Health is one of the world’s top medical faculties*.

    Pioneers in vision and ocular disease research
    The School of Optometry & Vision Science is a leading research institution** in major areas of vision and ocular disease. From dry eyes to sensory processes, our researchers are working to solve vision problems and shape the future of health in Australia.

    Australian-first vision impairment program
    The Graduate Certificate in Vision Impairment is the first program of its kind in Australia, offering Bachelor of Vision Science graduates a unique opportunity to enhance their knowledge in vision impairment.

    *Ranked =54 Globally in QS World Rankings 2024

    **2021 Global Optometrist Top 200 Research Ranking

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To gain entry to this program, students must have at least a three-year full-time AQF level 7 Bachelor degree in any discipline. This program is only open for Term 1 enrolments and is completed part-time.

    English Program Requirements

    Faculty Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Postgraduate research
    Medicine & Health

    6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

     

    Exceptions:

    • Bachelor of Nutrition/Master of Dietetics & Food Innovation: 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in each subtest)

    The following programs require 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    • Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMed)/Doctor of Medicine (MD) including double degree
    • Bachelor of Exercise Science/Master of Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology
    • Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Medicine/Master of Pharmacy
    • Bachelor of Applied Exercise Science/Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

    6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

     

    Exceptions:

    • Graduate Certificate in Myopia Management:7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

    Career

    Future careers

    Healthcare and social assistance roles are predicted to grow by 25.2% by 2033, according to Jobs and Skills Australia. The UNSW Graduate Certificate in Vision Impairment will set you apart with specialised skills and knowledge. Vision science professionals work in a range of settings, including rehabilitation, clinical settings, health promotion in government and non-government organisations, and the ophthalmic industry. You’ll also find experts in vision impairment working in disability organisations as allied health workers, youth and community workers, disability support/carers and managers.

    Potential roles

    • Accessibility Consultant
    • Assistive Technology Specialist
    • Community Worker
    • Disability Sector Manager
    • Disability Support Worker
    • Education Support Worker
    • NDIA Coordinator
    • NDIS Planner
    • Vision Rehabilitation Support
    • Youth Worker

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 30,000 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
    University of New South Wales

    Graduate Certificate in Vision Impairment

    University of New South Wales

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    Sydney

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