Overview
Optometry combines the theoretical discipline of vision science with the clinical art of primary eye care. Vision science includes the optics of lenses and instruments, the physiology of the eye, the psychophysics of vision and the neuroscience of the brain. Optometry includes the diagnosis and management of ocular disease, the … For more content click the Read More button below.
Upon completion of the Master of Clinical Optometry degree, students will be allowed to apply for registration with the Optometry Board leading to the practice of Optometry in Australia, New Zealand and most parts of Asia.
Learning Outcomes
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Apply knowledge and skills in Optometry to work in ophthalmic industry and or as an autonomous practitioner.
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Demonstrate effective and professional skills in communicating information and judgements to patients and other health care providers.
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Apply expert knowledge of ocular diseases and ocular therapeutics to the treatment and management of anterior eye diseases, foreign body removal and glaucoma co-management.
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Understand the scientific research process and ability to undertake independent research in Vision Science and Optometry.
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Demonstrate an awareness of national and international issues within the disciplines of Vision Science and Optometry, and the impact they may have on the delivery of eye care to the community.
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Use expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills in Optometry to independently and critically analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories.
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Articulate advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in Vision Science and Optometry, and their areas of professional practice.
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Apply established theories and concepts to a body of knowledge, and the interpretation and communication of knowledge and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Program Structure96 Units of Credit:
Students must complete 96 UOC as a standalone program.
Year 1 Core Courses (Stage 4)
Students must take 48 UOC of the following courses.
Year 2 Core Courses (Stage 5)
Students must take 48 UOC of the following courses.
Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
Program Requirements
Participation and Enrolment Requirements
Progression Requirements
Internships and Placements
Pathways
Post Graduate
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1487 - Vision Science
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD1860 - Optometry
Master of Science - MSc2900 - Optometry
Master of Optometry - MOptom8073 - Optometry and Vision Science
Professional Outcomes
Accreditations
Recognition of Achievement
Award with Excellence
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The Award with Excellence is awarded in coursework masters programs, including Masters (Extension) but with the exception of Masters (Extended) such as JD and MD, when a Weighted Average Mean (WAM) of at least 80% has been achieved and at least 50% of the requirements of the award are completed at UNSW. All eligible programs will award 'with Excellence' except in special circumstances where approval of Academic Board has been given for a program to opt out.
Additional Information
STUDY LOAD
This is an intensive full-time program. Only in exceptional circumstances will students be allowed to enrol in a reduced program for a Stage.
Program Fees
At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:
Pre-2019 Handbook Editions
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