UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Vision Science
University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
A three-year science degree in the biology, optics and health of the visual system. It is the required first half of UC's optometry pathway: the degree on its own is not a clinical qualification, and graduates go on to the two-year Master of Optometry to become registered optometrists.
The final year includes an integrated eye care and ocular therapeutics unit with clinical and non-clinical placement, using the University of Canberra Hospital. Entry is a selection rank of about 80 with assumed knowledge in mathematical methods, chemistry and physics, plus immunisation, first aid and Working with Vulnerable People checks. It suits students committed to the full optometry pathway, or to vision research and the optical industry.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 6 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
4 units- 10285Ocular Anatomy and Physiology
- 10286Ophthalmic Optics
- 11400Professional Orientation (Health)
- 11399Understanding People and Behaviour
Year 1, Semester 2
4 units- 10287Assessment of Vision 1
- 8999Evidence Based Medicine 1
- 11616Patient-centred Communication
- 6529Systemic Anatomy and Physiology
Year 2, Semester 1
4 units- 10408Assessment of Ocular Health
- 10289Functional and Developmental Disorders of Vision
- 10288Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology
- 10293Pharmacology for Health Professionals
Year 2, Semester 2
3 units- 10290Assessment of Vision 2
- 10291Diseases of the Eye
- 10409Ocular Pharmacology
Year 3, Semester 1
3 units- 12088Clinical Optics and Dispensing
- 10296Integrated Eye Care and Ocular Therapeutics
- 12087Introductory Clinical Reasoning and Practice
Year 3, Semester 2
4 units- 11852Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People's Health Contexts
- 10295Assessment of Vision 3
- 10411Professional Practice in Optometry
- 9531Small Business Management
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Admissions
Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means: . - Year 12 ATAR . - other Australian Qualification . - work experience . - overseas qualification . We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes. More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry
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