Work-Study Post-Diploma – Specialist Diploma in Community Optometry

Offered by School of Health Sciences

Work-Study Programme / 12 months / TGS-2020510572

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Learning Outcomes
Course Schedule
Lesson Plan
Certification
Entry Requirements
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Course Information

This Work-Study Post-Diploma (WSP) is designed to give fresh graduates of a full-time Polytechnic Diploma* a career head-start in Community Optometric Practice.


This 12-month programme consists of 2 Post-Diploma Certificates (PDC), including on-the-job training with eye centres.

Successful graduates may be eligible for 40 CPE points.

Learning Outcomes

Secure Your Future

  • For Optometrists who wish to enhance their career and improve eye care in the community
  • Earn a competitive starting salary
  • Enjoy full company sponsorship of course fees
  • Receive a $5,000 sign-on incentive*

*Terms & Conditions Apply

Strengthen Your Skill

  • Deepen professional knowledge & skills in optometry through structured on-the-job training in clinical practice
  • Receive career guidance & workplace support with a company mentor
  • Attain industry-recognised certification through facilitated training

Enhance Your Worth

  • Acquire relevant work experience & skills valued by the Optometry sector
  • Enjoy wage increments & meaningful career advancement

Course 
Schedule

Next Intake Date: TBC
Application Period: TBC
Duration: 2 -3 times a week
Time: 8am to 12pm
Delivery Mode: F2F & HBL(Async & Sync)
Venue: Ngee Ann Polytechnic/Online

For more information about application, please refer to the application guide here. Download application checklist here.

Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.

Lesson Plan

WSP Post-Diploma Certificate in Ocular Health (TGS-2021004985)
This Work-Study Post-Diploma (WSP) is designed to give fresh Polytechnic graduates a career head-start in Community Optometric Practice. This 12-month programme consists of 2 Post-Diploma Certificates (PDC), including on-the-job training with eye centres. Successful graduates may be eligible for 40 CPE points.
Module
Geriatric and Low Vision
Module
Ocular and Systemic Diseases
Module
Community Optometric Practice
WSP Post-Diploma Certificate in Community Optometric Practice (TGS-2021004987)
This Work-Study Post-Diploma (WSP) is designed to give fresh Polytechnic graduates a career head-start in Community Optometric Practice. This 12-month programme consists of 2 Post-Diploma Certificates (PDC), including on-the-job training with eye centres. Successful graduates may be eligible for 40 CPE points.
Module
Refractive Correction Strategies
Module
Myopia and its Complications
Module
Clinical Practicum in Community Optometry

Certification

1 Specialist Diploma in Community Optometry
2 Certificates
6 Modules

Entry Requirements

Applicants with any of the following qualifications are invited to apply for the course:

(a)Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents

(b) Has graduated within the 3 yrs (or ORD for those who served NS after graduation) of the following full-time Polytechnic Diplomas*:

– Diploma in Optometry, Ngee Ann Polytechnic

– Diploma in Optometry, Singapore Polytechnic

Course Fees

Funding period for this course is from 1 Oct 2021 to 30 Sep 2024.

Note:

  • As the WSP is a company-sponsored programme, the course fees will be fully borne by the company.
  • The fees below are inclusive of GST. Please note that the GST rate will be revised to 8% with effect from 1 Jan 2023, as such any payable course fees will be subjected to the new GST rate adjustments in 2023. Please refer to our FAQs for more information.
  • For full course fees throughout the semesters, refer here.
  • The fees below are determined based on prevailing funding policies and subject to review and revision.

Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.

Applicants / Eligibility Fees
Singapore Citizens aged below 40$2374.05
Singapore Citizens sponsored by SME$1634.47
Singapore PRs$6488.41
Singapore PRs sponsored by SME$1682.17
Full course fee for SC (for repeat, deferred modules)$15826.91
Full course fee (for repeat, deferred modules)$16221.06