Master of Orthoptics 24 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Technology Sydney |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

49,000 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

30 Nov, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Targeted at aspiring orthoptists, this course equips you with the expertise to excel in the dynamic field of eye healthcare. Stand out with our unique, practice-oriented Master of Orthoptics, the sole postgraduate option in Australia.



This course offers a blend of cutting-edge practice and theory, preparing you for advancements in medical technology and evidence-based practice. Gain specialist knowledge in orthoptics, ophthalmics and low vision, preparing you to adapt to the evolving landscape of eye care.



You will acquire clinical skills for professional orthoptic practice, benefiting from our strong industry connections. Engage in diverse clinical placements across hospitals, private practices, and rehabilitation settings, including in interstate, regional and rural areas, and with options for international clinical experiences.



Learn in our modern facilities, enhance your capability to lead and collaborate within interdisciplinary teams, and receive guidance from expert orthoptic educators, researchers, and practitioners. This course is a gateway to becoming a proficient orthoptist, ready to meet contemporary healthcare challenges.



This course is delivered in a student-focused manner that integrates theoretical knowledge with professional practice, building on strong links with the orthoptic profession as well as other professional groups involved in eye and vision care and with industry. During the course, students undertake clinical placements at a variety of sites, including hospitals, private practices and rehabilitation settings. Students are required to take clinical placements in rural, regional or interstate areas of Australia including Indigenous populations, while there is also opportunity to undertake approved international placements. On-campus learning takes place in the Graduate School of Health's state-of-the-art facilities, which opened in 2019. Students have the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills while learning from internationally recognised teachers and researchers, and from practitioners who are at the forefront of implementing new knowledge and technologies in clinical practice.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Targeted at aspiring orthoptists, this course equips you with the expertise to excel in the dynamic field of eye healthcare. Stand out with our unique, practice-oriented Master of Orthoptics, the sole postgraduate option in Australia.



This course offers a blend of cutting-edge practice and theory, preparing you for advancements in medical technology and evidence-based practice. Gain specialist knowledge in orthoptics, ophthalmics and low vision, preparing you to adapt to the evolving landscape of eye care.



You will acquire clinical skills for professional orthoptic practice, benefiting from our strong industry connections. Engage in diverse clinical placements across hospitals, private practices, and rehabilitation settings, including in interstate, regional and rural areas, and with options for international clinical experiences.



Learn in our modern facilities, enhance your capability to lead and collaborate within interdisciplinary teams, and receive guidance from expert orthoptic educators, researchers, and practitioners. This course is a gateway to becoming a proficient orthoptist, ready to meet contemporary healthcare challenges.



This course is delivered in a student-focused manner that integrates theoretical knowledge with professional practice, building on strong links with the orthoptic profession as well as other professional groups involved in eye and vision care and with industry. During the course, students undertake clinical placements at a variety of sites, including hospitals, private practices and rehabilitation settings. Students are required to take clinical placements in rural, regional or interstate areas of Australia including Indigenous populations, while there is also opportunity to undertake approved international placements. On-campus learning takes place in the Graduate School of Health's state-of-the-art facilities, which opened in 2019. Students have the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills while learning from internationally recognised teachers and researchers, and from practitioners who are at the forefront of implementing new knowledge and technologies in clinical practice.

Admission Requirements

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6.5+
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To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.



Applicants must have the following:



  • Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 4/7 AND Communication skills, interpersonal skills, interest in eye health, and commitment to orthoptics as a career (assessed in an interview by the faculty)


Professional and clinical requirements



All successful applicants are required to:



  • acquire a Working With Children Check and an Australian National Police Check
  • complete a series of NSW Health forms including a Code of Conduct
  • demonstrate evidence of protection against a number of specified infectious diseases


Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

30 Nov 2025
2 Years
Feb

Domestic
40,200 AUD
International
49,000 AUD

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