Master of Optometry

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00212K

The Master of Optometry is a two-year program. It will provide students with advanced knowledge, clinical skills and professional attributes related to the optometry profession. The course incorporates the latest research and technology, and has been developed by a group comprising academics, practitioners and representatives from international optometry companies and independent practitioners.

Structure

48 credit points

Standard entry requirements

• The Master of Optometry (374JA) is only open to students who have completed the Bachelor of Vision Science (372JA) at the University of Canberra.
• Applicants who are studying a Bachelor of Vision Science from another institution are encouraged to apply for admission into the Bachelor of Vision Science (372JA) at UC to become eligible for the Masters. These applicants are eligible to apply for consideration of credit towards a UC Bachelor of Vision Science (in accordance with UC's credit policy and procedure) to reduce the duration of this course. The clinical practice placements are an essential component of the program and are assessed. Students may be required to complete these clinical practice placements outside of teaching time. Prior to commencing clinical practice, all students need to present a complete immunisation schedule, and First Aid certificates including CPR, as a requirement of the ACT and NSW health departments. All students are required to undergo a 'working with vulnerable people' check, an Australian Federal Police Record Check prior to undertaking clinical experience in the ACT, and a NSW Police check before undertaking practice in NSW.

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