Vision Science and Optometry

Profit a holistic grasp of the practice of optometry, with strong bases in an experienced and reflective practice, inter-professional collaborative clinic and training administration. Clinical placements are a major focus of this program and you may devote the final six months of this class for a student newcomer. You may also gain crucial skills in clinical assessment, treatment and management of both eye and vision disorders. You may investigate the structure and function of the visual system whilst studying various visual medical difficulties along with their wider impact on the neighborhood and global community. Gain crucial skills in the clinical examination, treatment and management of both eye and vision disorders, in addition to forming a solid comprehension of the ethical, legal and professional standards of practice. Your clinical placement rotations happen in both metropolitan and regional or rural settings, where you will consolidate your knowledge and skills under the supervision of competent optometrists.

On completing this program, you can submit an application for registration to practise as an optometrist from Australia. Deakin optometry has been given accreditations by the Optometry Board of Australia, after appraisal by the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ). Additionally you will be qualified to apply for registration to practise as an optometrist using the Australian medical professional Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and to Medicare being a company. This will let you pursue occupations across Australia and New Zealand.

Entry will be determined by performance in Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 30 in English EAL (English as an additional language) or at least 25 in English apart from EAL.