Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours)

Study Area

Health,Medicine and Pharmacy

Study Level

Undergraduate

University

La Trobe University

State

VIC

Course Detail

Campus

Melbourne

Intake Time

March

Standard Duration

4 Years

About the Course

La Trobe's Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours) gives you the knowledge you need to detect, diagnose and manage vision and eye problems in both children and adults. Starting in first year you'll undertake over 500 hours of clinical experience in hospitals with dedicated eye clinics and complete a placement at a partner clinic in regional Australia, interstate or overseas. With a curriculum focus on vision and eye disorders, diseases and misalignments, plus an embedded industry or research honours program, you'll be on track for a career in orthoptics.

Requirements

Average Score

IELTS

6.5 (6.0)

Background Requirements

YES

La Trobe University

Institute Ranking

#398 in QS World University Rankings 2021, #21 in Australia

Program Ranking