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Bachelor of Health Science - Vision Science / Master of Optometry
Flinders University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00114A
This double degree aims to provide students the skills and knowledge required to be health scientists who are specialists in vision science. Students will gain the skills necessary to provide vital optometry services to the community. Students will undertake study in fundamental sciences and fields of health science that underpin optometry, followed by studies in visual sciences and optometry. This includes studies in the fundamentals of the eye and vision and practical training in optometric practice. Students will be provided with the knowledge and clinical skills to identify and treat eye dysfunction and diseases and to perform common diagnostic and therapeutic optometric procedures.
Structure
Students are required to pass all topics of the Bachelor component of the double degree and achieve a minimum grade point average (GPA) of no less than 5 in the 2nd and 3rd year topics completed, will be permitted to progress to the Master of Optometry. A large proportion of the Masters is spent in clinical placements in optometry clinics at Flinders University and in metropolitan or regional and remote areas. During the final years of the double degree, students are expected to complete over 500 eye examinations during the Master of Optometry. This clinical experience is spread across many environments including city, country, international, speciality, indigenous and hospital practice.
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry and Physics, Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Neuroscience, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Genetics, Vision Science, Pharmacology, Pathophysiology, Ocular Anatomy.
Standard entry requirements
- Year 12 or equivalent
- Or higher education transfers. Knowledge of SACE stage two chemistry, mathematics and physics or equivalent is assumed.
Recognition
This degree is accredited by the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand. Graduates will be eligible to register as optometrists.
Study pathways
Students must maintain a Grade Point Average of no less than 5 in the 2nd and 3rd year topics completed, will be permitted to progress to the Master of Optometry.
Further information
Second Year entry is available to students who complete one year of the Bachelor of Medical Science at Flinders University or those who complete one year of the Bachelor of Science (Human Biology Preclinical) (Optometry Stream) at Curtin University.
