UNSW Graduate Certificate in Vision Impairment

University of New South Wales (UNSW) School of Optometry and Vision Science has established a new Graduate Certificate in Vision Impairment that is open to students from all disciplines. 

The postgraduate program has been designed to provide students with knowledge and expertise in vision impairment, so they may work effectively in service roles to profoundly enhance the lives of people living with low vision or blindness. 

The certificate has completely unrestricted bachelor’s entry prerequisites to cater for students from any educational background.

“The Graduate Certificate in Vision Impairment is purposefully constructed to provide students from diverse industry backgrounds with the ability to upskill and enhance their knowledge and expertise in vision impairment as well as vision rehabilitation,” said Associate Professor Juno Kim, Program Lead.

The program provides foundational coursework study in a flexible online learning environment, where students will gain an understanding of the causes of vision impairment, and how they impact disability, diversity, and social inclusion. Students will also learn about the fundamental principles of vision rehabilitation as part of their core learning. 

Additionally, students can tailor their qualification to their interests with elective coursework, including assistive technology and rehabilitation engineering (offered face-to-face), as well as online study options in public health for enhancing health promotion or effectively navigating the ethical and legal considerations when developing public health policy.