Doctor of Optometry
The University of Western Australia (UWA)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00126G
The Doctor of Optometry is a three-year program that combines on-campus teaching and clinical placements. You will be trained in the early detection, diagnosis, treatment and management of eye diseases and the rehabilitation of conditions of the visual system. The course content and teaching is based on the competency standards for optometrists in Australia and New Zealand, which are: professional responsibilities; communication; patient examination; diagnosis and management; and health information management. In the first year, youll gain a thorough foundation of the vision sciences and begin to develop patient care skills. This strong base will underpin the development of your skills for optometry practice in year two. In third year youll benefit from extended clinical placements with industry partners in metro, regional and remote areas of WA, offering hands-on direct patient experience.
Structure
Credit Points 192
Subjects
- OPTM4101 Principles of Optics 1
- OPTM4102 Structure and Function of the Eye
- OPTM4103 Research Fundamentals and Methodology 1
- OPTM4104 Foundations of Optometry
- OPTM4105 Principles of Optics 2
- OPTM4106 Physiological Optics and Visual Perception
- OPTM4107 Research Fundamentals and Methodology 2
- OPTM4108 Foundations of Clinical Optometry
- OPTM5101 Integrated Ophthalmic Science 1 (12 points)
- OPTM5102 Optometric Practice 1 (12 points)
- OPTM5103 Integrated Ophthalmic Science 2 (12 points)
- OPTM5104 Optometric Practice 2 (12 points)
- OPTM5105 Optometry Research Project (12 points)
- OPTM5106 Integrated Optometric Practice (12 points)
- OPTM5201 Community Optometry 1 (24 points)
- OPTM5202 Community Optometry 2 (24 points)
- OPTM5203 Community Optometry 3 (24 points)
Standard entry requirements
- A bachelors degree in health science, vision science, biomedical science, or an equivalent qualification, as recognized by UWA and
- A selection Weighted Average Mark (sWAM) of at least 65 percent and
- Demonstrated adequate knowledge of each of the following: chemistry (at year 12 or tertiary level), mathematics (year 12 or tertiary level mathematics or statistics), microbiology (at tertiary level) and pharmacology (at tertiary level) and
- A current Australian National Police Certificate, or equivalent certification, indicating no criminal convictions. The currency of a National Police Certificate is 12 months.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Crawley | Domestic: $146,799 International: $132,225 | No |
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