Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) in Optometry

Summary

The Postgraduate Diploma in Science (PGDipSci) is an opportunity for Bachelor of Science graduates to advance their qualifications.

Pursue advanced study in your specialist area with the Postgraduate Diploma in Science. Extend your knowledge with coursework or try a project or dissertation as part of your diploma – the option is yours. The PGDipSci offers a pathway toward masters and doctoral study.

Summer School will start in January.

The School of Optometry encourages both new and less-recent graduates to consider postgraduate study as it provides an opportunity to gain advanced knowledge in a specialised field.

The school’s postgraduate programmes are designed to assist and enhance clinical, biomedical and vision science research. There are a number of active research groups within the school who are all undertaking leading-edge clinical, biomedical and vision research. This subject also available in Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences.

In addition, there are research study collaborations with a number of specialist groups:

• New Zealand National Eye Centre
• Department of Ophthalmology
• School of Medical Sciences
• School of Biological Sciences
• Department of Physiology
• Department of Sport and Exercise Science
• Auckland Bioengineering Institute
• Liggins Institute
• Department of Psychology

Further study options

• Master of Science
• Master of Speech Language Therapy Practice
• Master of Bioscience Enterprise
• Doctor of Philosophy
• Doctor of Clinical Psychology