The Specialised Major in Orthoptics

The Specialised Major in Orthoptics is a major within the Master of Health Sciences

This program is designed for orthoptics practitioners who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in specialist practice areas, including areas that require certification. The program supports the professional and academic development of practitioners via independent learning and research-based teaching methods.

It can be studied on either a full or part-time basis and is delivered by face-to-face learning activities, online learning and exposure to clinical practice.

Mode of offer
Local and international students
Full-time (1 year) / Part-time (2 years)
Face-to-face learning activities, online learning and exposure to clinical practice.

Additional Requirements for Specific Major Entry

In order to qualify for admission, you will need relevant work experience in the orthoptics field.

Graduate Certificate

The graduate certificate is the baseline entry level for the orthoptics major in the Master of Health Sciences. Students who successfully complete the graduate certificate are eligible for full credit for their study and can articulate to the master’s course.

Contact Details

If you have more inquiries about this course please contact the Master of Health Sciences, administration unit at

Course Structure and Study Plan

Masters and Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences, with a specialist major in Orthoptics.

 

Orthoptics Specialised Major

Unit of Study

Semester Offered

Graduate Certificate

Masters

Mandated Units of Study (X)

       
         

Core Orthoptics Units

       

Refraction Practice

ORTH5054

1

X

X

Peri Operative Practice

ORTH5055

1

X

X

Generic Unit

       

Research & Inquiry in Health Professions

BACH5341

1&2

X

X

Health Care Systems

HIMT5069

1&2

X

X

Specialist Orthoptics Units

       

Vision and Driving

ORTH5056

2

 

X

Advanced Ocular Motility

ORTH5057

2

 

X

Vision Impairment

ORTH5058

2

 

X

Current Issues in Ophthalmology

ORTH5059

2

 

X

Total Credit Points (each Unit has a 6 credit point value)

   

24

48