Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours)
Health and welfare
Make a real impact in the vision and visual function of others with La Trobe's Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours). In this degree, you'll study the anatomy and physiology of the eye to understand vision and visual function, and learn how to help people with eye disorders such as strabismus (eye turns), eye diseases and low vision. You'll gain clinical experiences from your second year, with placements in hospitals with dedicated eye clinics, private eye clinics, low vision rehabilitation organisat
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Qualification
- Bachelor Honours Degree
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Bundoora
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 0100796
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Course overview
Make a real impact in the vision and visual function of others with La Trobe's Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours). In this degree, you'll study the anatomy and physiology of the eye to understand vision and visual function, and learn how to help people with eye disorders such as strabismus (eye turns), eye diseases and low vision. You'll gain clinical experiences from your second year, with placements in hospitals with dedicated eye clinics, private eye clinics, low vision rehabilitation organisations and our on-campus eye clinic. By completing La Trobe's Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours), you will: explore the anatomy and physiology of the structures of the eye and the roles these structures play in various eye functions understand the principles of optics (visible and invisible light) and how they impact the eye and visual system, including long and short-sightedness undertake and interpret a clinical investigation for the diagnosis and management of various eye conditions, including strabismus, eye disease and associated vision impairment learn how to use specialised technology such as retinal cameras and ultrasonography instruments with optical vision aids complete an industry-based or research project, where you'll develop project management and research skills get the opportunity to complete a placement beyond Melbourne in your final year with one of our partner agencies in regional Victoria, interstate or overseas - including in developing countries.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (25) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.; Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 subject prerequisite - Other - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Health and Human Development, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology or any Mathematics.; International: IELTS - 6.5 < 6.0 (PG minimum) - 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.; Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 English prerequisite (25) - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.; Recent secondary education - VTAC prerequisite: Year 12 subject prerequisite - Other - Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in one of Biology, Chemistry, Health and Human Development, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology or any Mathematics.; International: IELTS - 6.5 < 6.0 (PG minimum) - 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.; Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus | — | — | $43,800per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.