Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours)
La Trobe University
Course Details
With a strong focus on clinical experience, our Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours) will prepare you to launch a successful career as an orthoptist. Youll explore the anatomy and physiology of the eye to understand vision and visual function. Learn how to help people with eye disorders including strabismus (eye turns), eye diseases and low vision. Clinical experiences start in your first year and will be a significant part of your degree. We work closely with industry to give you access to placements and hands-on experience in hospitals with dedicated eye clinics as well as private eye clinics. During these experiences, youll learn how to use specialized technology, such as retinal cameras and ultrasonography machines.
Qualification: Bachelor Degree (Honours)
Course structure: Total of 480 Credit Points
CRICOS Code: 0100796
Address
Melbourne (Bundoora)
Plenty Road
BUNDOORA, Victoria, 3086
Attendance options
Full-time - 4 years
Total tuition costs
AUD $175,200
ENTRY CRITERIA*
TOEFL: 79
OVERALL IELTS: 6.5
* Note that TOEFL and IELTS scores are indicative of overall requirements in either test. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the educator for a more detailed breakdown of requirements. Note also that where TOEFL and IELTS scores are published applicants will typically require one or the other.