Course code: #C04299
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The Master of Orthoptics provides the requisite in-depth knowledge, skills and experience to work as an orthoptist in the multidisciplinary eye healthcare sector.
An innovative and practice-based approach enables the development of specialist knowledge and skills while preparing students for changing practices in response to new evidence and rapidly emerging medical technologies.
The UTS Master of Orthoptics is the only postgraduate course for orthoptics in Australia.
This course is delivered in a student-focused manner that integrates theoretical knowledge with professional practice, building on strong links with the orthoptic profession and other professional groups involved in eye and vision care and with industry.
Students undertake clinical placements at various sites, including hospitals, private practices and rehabilitation settings during the course.
Students are required to take clinical placements in rural, regional or interstate areas of Australia, including Indigenous populations, while there is also an opportunity to undertake approved international placements.
On-campus learning occurs in the Graduate School of Health's state-of-the-art facilities, which opened in 2019.
Students can enhance their leadership skills while learning from internationally recognised teachers, researchers, and practitioners at the forefront of implementing new knowledge and technologies in clinical practice.
$65,642
| Cost of living | 1 person | $10,920 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $18,506 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $47,136 |
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| Program | Entry Requirement | Lead to |
| AE1 | IELTS 4 | AE2 |
| AE2 | IELTS 4.5 | AE3 |
| AE3 | IELTS 5 | UTS Foundation Studies and the UTS College Extended Diploma program (with entry requirements of IELTS 5.5). |
| AE4 | IELTS 5.5 | UTS College Standard or Accelerated Diploma programs (courses with an entry requirement of IELTS 6.0). |
| AE5 | IELTS 6 | most UTS undergraduate and postgraduate degrees (with entry requirements of IELTS 6.5). |
Applicants must have completed a UTS-recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications demonstrating potential to pursue graduate studies.
Selected applicants are required to undertake a short interview with a panel.
Applicants are assessed in the areas of communication, interpersonal, interest in eye health, and commitment to orthoptics as a career.
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