Course Level
Master Degree (By Coursework)
CRICOS
084265B
Master of Orthoptics
The Master of Orthoptics provides the requisite in-depth knowledge, skills and experience to work as an orthoptist in the multidisciplinary eye healthcare sector. Innovative and practice-based in approach, it 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 Master of Orthoptics is the only course of its type in NSW and one of only two in Australia.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
City | Full-time - 2 years | $82,209 | N/A |
Structure
Students must complete 96 credit points of study.
Subjects
- Orthoptics core subjects
Entry requirements
- Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelors degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates 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 skills, interpersonal skills, interest in eye health, and commitment to orthoptics as a career.The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0
- or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21
- or AE5: Pass
- or PTE: 58-64
- or CAE: 176-184.
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Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours)
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Master of Science - Optometry - by research
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Master of Philosophy (Ophthalmology)
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