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The one-year Diploma in Clinical Ophthalmology will enhance your knowledge of common ocular diseases, ophthalmic surgical and laser procedures, clinical anatomy and ocular therapeutics. You will develop analytical skills for solving clinical cases and evaluating published research, and gain valuable research experience through the opportunity to undertake a clinical

Aim:
Our Clinical Ophthalmology Diploma Programme aims at producing a graduate who will be equipped with knowledge, attitudes and skills in preventing and curing eye diseases in order to promote health.

Source* http://ocotrainingschool.ac.ug/index.php/academic-programmes/?
 

Course Entry Requirements

A'Level with principal passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics. Relevant subjects are Agriculture, Geography and Economics

A Diploma in Clinical Medicine, Nursing or an A-Level Certificate (Science combination with subjects acceptable for candidates doing medical courses)  is required

The post-basic programme admits candidates who are in practice and have a diploma in Clinical Medicine or Nursing from a recognized institution. These are trained in Ophthalmology for only one year.

The direct entry scheme admits candidates who have completed advanced level (Senior six). The candidate must have offered a science combination with subjects acceptable for candidates doing medical courses as per Curricula guidelines. These are trained for a duration of three years.

source * http://ocotrainingschool.ac.ug/index.php/academic-programmes/

How to Apply

Follow this link for more details about how to apply http://ocotrainingschool.ac.ug/index.php/apply-now/

Subjects for Admission


Essential Subjects (X3) [?]
Biology

Relevant Subjects (X2) [?]
Geography
Desirable Subjects (X1) [?]
Agriculture
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Where Graduates Work

Upon completion of the course, one can be employed in Government or Non-Government Private Hospitals. 

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