Proposed Duration and Internship

The draft programme structure contains two years of academic study followed by a six-month compulsory supervised internship or clinical-training period. This proposed structure should not be presented as a final national duration until an implementation notice is issued.

The draft internship schedule includes exposure to ophthalmology outpatient services, advanced refraction, diagnostic ophthalmology, operation-theatre workflow, optical dispensing, community eye care, outreach, low vision and rehabilitation. Actual postings and hours must be confirmed from the final or locally adopted curriculum.

Existing programmes may follow a two-year, three-year or another authority-specific structure. Students should compare the approved academic calendar, practical hours, logbook, patient exposure, assessment and internship rather than relying only on the course name.