Vision Science/Clinical Optom - 3182

Program Summary

1. Articulate advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in Vision Science and Optometry, and their areas of professional practice.
2. Demonstrate an awareness of national and international issues within the disciplines of Vision Science and Optometry, and the impact they may have on the delivery of eye care to the community.
3. Use expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills in Optometry to independently and critically analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories.
4. Understand the scientific research process and ability to undertake independent research in Vision Science and Optometry.
5. Apply established theories and concepts to a body of knowledge, and the interpretation and communication of knowledge and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
6. Apply knowledge and skills in Optometry to work in ophthalmic industry and or as an autonomous practitioner.
7. Demonstrate effective and professional skills in communicating information and judgements to patients and other health care providers.
8. Apply expert knowledge of ocular diseases and ocular therapeutics to the treatment and management of anterior eye diseases, foreign body removal and glaucoma co-management.

• BABS1201 Molecules, Cells and Genes (6 UOC)
• MATH1031 Mathematics for Life Sciences (6 UOC) or MATH1131 Mathematics 1A (6 UOC)* or MATH1141 Higher Mathematics 1A (6 UOC)*
• VISN1111 Geometrical and Physical Optics (6 UOC)
• CHEM1031 Higher Chemistry A: Atoms, Molecules and Energy (6 UOC)

• CHEM1829 Biological Chemistry for Optometry Students (6 UOC)
• VISN1101 Seeing the world: Perspectives from Vision Science (6 UOC)
• VISN1221 Visual Optics (6 UOC)
• PHYS1111 Fundamentals of Physics (6 UOC) or PHYS1121 Physics 1A (6 UOC) or PHYS1131 Higher Physics 1A (6 UOC)

• General Education (6 UOC)

• General Education (6 UOC)

• Criminal Record Check (for placement).
• International students need both the Australian check as well as a police certificate from their home country or any country in which they have been a citizen or permanent resident since turning 16 years of age. "

1. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Vision Science / Master of Clinical Optometry must complete a minimum of 240 UOC for the award of the degree.
2. Students must follow the program of study as outlined in this Handbook and defined under the Program Structure above.
3. No student may commence level II courses until 48 UOC of level I courses have been successfully completed.
4. Students may commence level III courses upon successful completion of 48 units of credit of level II courses.
5. Study Load: This is an intensive full-time program. Only in exceptional circumstances will students be allowed to enrol in a reduced program for a Stage.
6. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Vision Science / Master of Clinical Optometry must maintain an overall CREDIT average (65%) at the end of the Bachelor of Vision Science component of the program to progress to the Master of Clinical Optometry. Students who do not meet this requirement are expected to exit the program with a Bachelor of Vision Science degree.
7. Students enrolled in the Master of Clinical Optometry will be required to complete 60 days of work experience. The cost associated with this work experience will be met by the student.
8. This program includes placements in Health Facilities in Australia, private practice and the UNSW Optometry Clinic. In order to attend these placements, students will need to complete a criminal record check and comply with Health Facility’s immunisation and blood borne viruses policies.