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Master of Optometry (374JA.1)
University of Canberra
Australia
University of Canberra BRUCE Australian Capital Territory 2617
Overview
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.
Work Integrated Learning (WIL)
This course includes a high volume of work integrated learning to allow students to gain clinical practice experience of optometry.
Placements are only provided on a full-time basis and will require interstate travel. Accommodation and transport costs are the student's responsibility.
Students will be expected to purchase specialist optometry equipment prior to going on placement during their studies for the Master of Optometry. Students should expect to spend around $5,000 on equipment. Life expectancy of the equipment is in the range of 15 to 20 years.
Study Option
- Tuition Fees
- Duration104 Weeks
- IntakeExpected February 2025
- Study Typecampus
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Campuses
Canberra, Bruce
Australian Capital Territory ( Inc. Canberra )
Kirrinari St, Bruce, 2617
Course Structure
Course duration
Standard 2 years full time. Maximum 6 years from date of enrolment to date of course completion. This course is only available for full-time enrolment.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Graduates of the Master of Optometry will: 1. Be able to demonstrate the requisite knowledge for independent practice and autonomous prescribing in ocular therapeutics |
UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development. |
| 2. Be able to demonstrate the requisite skills for independent practice and autonomous prescribing in ocular therapeutics |
UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills. UC graduates are global citizens: Make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; and Evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| 3. Be able to demonstrate the professional attributes necessary for independent practice and autonomous prescribing in ocular therapeutics |
UC graduates are professional: Communicate effectively; and Take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; and Behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; Be self-aware; and Adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas. |
| 4. Have the expertise and skills to critique, synthesise and apply evidence from research and science to inform optometric practice |
UC graduates are professional: Use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; and Display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; Make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; Adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas; and Evaluate and adopt new technology. |
| 5. Demonstrate an awareness of the inter-professional nature of the health profession and its diverse cultural and social setting |
UC graduates are professional: Communicate effectively; Work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict; and Take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; Adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; Understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures; Communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings; and Behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; and Be self-aware. |
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Master of Optometry | MOpt |
Enrolment data
2023 enrolments for this course by location. Please note that enrolment numbers are indicative only and in no way reflect individual class sizes.
| Location | Enrolments |
|---|---|
| UC - Canberra, Bruce | 44 |
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Current and Commencing Students | Email Health.Student@canberra.edu.au |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
Career Outcomes
Graduates can expect employment as or in the below sectors:
- optometrist
- private practice and retailer
- vision-related government and non-government organisations
- hospitals
- health clinics and services
- research institutes
- optometrist in a state government hospital and health service
- clinical optometrist in an ophthalmic surgery practice
- community outreach optometrist.
Academic
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 Vi
Entry Requirement
To be eligible you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 7.0, with no band score below 7.0. TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 94 with: R: 24; L: 24 S: 23; W: 27; Pearson Test of Academic English: 65 with no skill score below 65; Cambridge English Scale: 185 with no sub-score below 185; Occupational English Test: No grade lowers than 'B' in any of the sub-tests.
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