Master of Optometry (374JA.1)
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Master of Optometry (374JA.1)
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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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 AUD $5,000 on equipment. Life expectancy of the equipment is in the range of 15 to 20 years.
Career opportunities
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.
Course-specific information
Prior to undertaking any clinical placement students will be required to:
undertake a National Police Check
obtain a Working with Vulnerable People registration
provide your immunisation history
have a qualification in First Aid including CPR.
Professional accreditation
This course is accredited with the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ). Successful completion of both the Bachelor of Vision Science AND the Master of Optometry course at the University of Canberra will allow graduates the chance to apply for registration with the Optometry Board of Australia to practice as an optometrist.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Dynamic and vibrant, the University of Canberra (UC) is based in Canberra, the Australian capital. UC is a university for the professions, dedicated to providing immersive student experiences focused on employability outcomes. It is number one in the ACT for graduate employment and salaries for three years in a row (Good Universities Guide 2019-21), in the top one per cent of universities worldwide (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021) and one of the fastest rising in the world (QS 2021). Its location and its regional connections shape the university’s purpose.
Dynamic and vibrant, the University of Canberra (UC) is based in Canberra, the Australian capital. UC is a university for the professions, dedicated to providing immersive student experiences focused on employability outcomes. It is number one in the ACT for graduate employment and salaries for three years in a row (Good Universities Guide 2019-21), in the top one per cent of universities worldwide (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021) and one of the fastest rising in the world (QS 2021). Its location and its regional connections shape the university’s purpose.