Clinical Research in Optometry
University of New South Wales (UNSW) · Sydney, Australia
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University of New South Wales (UNSW) · Sydney, Australia
Clinical Research in Optometry
Doctoral · Medicine
About this programme
The Professional Doctorate of Clinical Research in Optometry is an applied research professional degree that is designed specifically for clinicians in optometry or cognate areas. It provides an opportunity to combine a doctoral thesis with the coursework component of relevant Masters programs. Participation in the DCRO will lead to the presentation of a doctoral thesis. The DCRO may be undertaken on either a part-time or full-time basis. Programs Structure The proposed DCRO is designed as a three year full-time equivalent program (3 years minimum, 4 years expected duration), structured as
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Medicine
- Duration
- 4 years
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- February, January, June, September
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa (subclass 500)
- Application fee
- AUD 2,500
- Proof of funds
- AUD 29,710/yr (12-month living cost)
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (3)
- Australia Awards ScholarshipsFully funded · Annual: varies by country (typically February-April)
- Australian Research Training Program (RTP)Fully funded · Deadline October each year (varies by university)
- Research Training Program (RTP) StipendLiving stipend · Varies by university and round