Subject prerequisites
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in two of Biology, Chemistry, any Mathematics, Physical Education or Physics.
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English (EAL) or at least 25 in English other than EAL.
IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0
TOEFL Internet based (iBT): overall score of 79 with 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing.
La Trobe College Australia ELICOS (LTCA): completion of EFS level 6B with minimum 60% overall and 60% in final exam.
La Trobe College Australia Foundation Studies (LTCA): completion of Foundation studies with 60% in English (Academic Communication).
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): overall score of 58 with no communicative skill score less than 50.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): 169 with no less than 169 in any component.
Join Australia’s only undergraduate orthoptics program and learn to detect, diagnose and manage eye conditions in a range of patients, including children and adults.
With a strong focus on clinical experience, our Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours) will prepare you to launch a successful career as an orthoptist. You'll 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, you'll learn how to use specialised technology, such as retinal cameras and ultrasonography machines.
You'll have the opportunity to complete a placement beyond Melbourne in your final year with one of our partner clinics in regional Victoria, interstate or overseas. You'll also have the opportunity to help where you're needed most - in a developing country.
Take advantage of an industry-based or research project, where you'll develop project management and research skills essential for a successful career in orthoptics.
You'll learn:
Eye anatomy and physiology
Understand the anatomy and physiology of the structures of the eye and the roles these structure play in various eye functions.
Optics and refraction
Understand the principles of optics (visible and invisible light) and how they impact the eye and visual system including long and short-sightedness.
Eye conditions and diagnostics
Learn diagnostic tests and procedures to investigate different eye conditions.
Patient-centred care
Develop your clinical practice around a patient-centred care framework and ensure you treat patients using evidence-based best practice.
CRICOS code: 0100796
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Qualified orthoptists can find employment in a variety of roles, such as:
Healthcare system
Become an integral part of the healthcare team in private clinics or major hospitals.
Education
You can use your skills to perform advisory and educational roles in the orthoptics industry.
Professional recognition
La Trobe's Orthoptics courses have consistently received professional accreditation. Our new course, the Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours), will be seeking accreditation with the Australian Orthoptic Board (AOB). Graduates of the Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours) may be eligible to apply for membership with Orthoptics Australia, the International Orthoptic Association, and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists. Professional membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.
530 AUD/year
