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With a strong focus on clinical experience, La Trobe's 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.
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 the partner clinics in regional Victoria, interstate or overseas.
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 the following:
Compulsory placements (Work Based Learning)
During this course, you will participate in one or more supervised Work Based Learning (WBL) placements designed to allow you to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice.
Work-integrated learning opportunities
Career development learning, Industry informed curriculum, Industry-informed projects, Professional simulations.
$53,300
| Cost of living | 1 person | $10,212 |
| Accommodation | 1 bed room | $10,500 |
| Tuition | 1 person | $42,800 |
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) are designed for students who require English language training before commencing tertiary study in Australia.
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (known as ELICOS) includes General English and English for further studies (English for Academic Purposes).
English for Further Studies Entry requirements
| English Level | IELTS | Exit to |
| EFS 3 | 4.5 (minimum writing score 4.5) | - |
| EFS 4 | 5.0 (minimum writing score 5.0) | Foundation Studies/ Diploma of Business/Diploma of IT |
| EFS 5 | 5.5 (minimum writing score 5.5) | Undergraduate degrees/Diploma of Health Sciences/Diploma of Bioscience/Diploma of Engineering/Diploma of Psychology |
| EFS 6 | 6.0 (minimum writing score 6.0) | Postgraduate programs/Diploma of Media and Communications |
To enter La Trobe undergraduate programs, at a minimum, you’ll need to have completed Australian Year 12 (or an accepted international equivalent) with a particular grade.
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.
China National College Entrance Examination (GAOKAO): 70%
China Senior Middle School 3 (Gao San): Not accepted. Completion of GAOKAO (or equivalent) is required.
All Indian Secondary School Certificate: 80%
India State Boards: 80%
Foundation Studies is a bridging course to prepare international students for University studies.
Completing the Foundation Studies program with a 60% grade point average will provide a guaranteed pathway into the first year of an undergraduate degree at La Trobe University.
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