Doctor of Optometry (coursework) (extended) (91590)
The University of Western Australia
About
UWA's admission requirements for some postgraduate courses have changed for Semester 2, 2020 to facilitate student access to study during the COVID-19 situation.
In many cases, these changes may not be extended beyond 2020.
Contact Future Students for more information.This is a three-year program.The overall aim of the course is to produce socially accountable optometry graduates committed to delivering culturally safe and responsive person-centred care, addressing individual and societal healthcare needs, and improving individual and societal health outcomes.The outcomes, content and teaching are based on the competency standards for optometrists (as set out by the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand, under the auspices of AHPRA) which comprise five domains:
professional responsibilities;
communication;
patient examination;
diagnosis and management;
and health information management.In the first year, students gain a thorough foundation of the vision sciences and begin to develop patient care skills which underpin the development of skills for optometry practice in year two.
The program culminates in year three with the application of knowledge, skills and attitudes through work-integrated practice in a range of practice settings and locations.
Structure
Note: This course is not available in 2020.
| KEY TO AVAILABILITY OF UNITS: |
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| S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; SS = summer teaching period; N/A = not available in 2020; NS = non-standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period; * = to be advised |
Year 1
Students who have not completed the major in Vision Science (MJD - VISSC) direct pathway - into the Doctor of Optometry must complete relevant conversion units up to the value of 48 points from this group, as advised by the Faculty:
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | OPTM3101 | Science of the Eye and Visual System 1 (12 points) | Prerequisites: Enrolment in the Doctor of Optometry 91590 OR 96 points including the completion of all level 1 and 2 units in the major in Vision Science (MJD – VISSC). Co-requisites: OPTM3102 Principles of Optometry 1 | Problem-based learning tutorials up to 48 hours. Lectures and seminars up to 96 hours. |
| N/A | OPTM3102 | Principles of Optometry 1 (12 points) | Prerequisites: Enrolment in the Doctor of Optometry 91590 OR 96 points including the completion of all level 2 units in the major in Vision Science (MJD – VISSC). Co-requisites: OPTM3101 Science of the Eye and Visual System 1 | Clinical skills practicals: up to 72 hours. Ophthalmic optics workshops: up to 24 hours. Lectures, symposia and inter-professional education sessions: up to 60 hours. |
| N/A | OPTM3103 | Science of the Eye and Visual System 2 (12 points) | Prerequisites: OPTM3101 Science of the Eye and Visual System 1 AND OPTM3102 Principles of Optometry 1 Co-requisites: OPTM3104 Principles of Optometry 2 | Problem-based learning tutorials: up to 48 hours. Lectures and seminars: up to 56 hours Team-based learning seminars: up to 48 hours. |
| N/A | OPTM3104 | Principles of Optometry 2 (12 points) | Prerequisites: OPTM3101 Science of the Eye and Visual System 1 AND OPTM3102 Principles of Optometry 1 Co-requisites: OPTM3103 Science of the Eye and Visual System 2 | Clinical skills practicals: up to 72 hours. Ophthalmic optics workshops: up to 24 hours. Lectures, symposia and inter-professional education sessions: up to 60 hours. |
Year 2
Take all units (72 points):
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | OPTM5101 | Integrated Ophthalmic Science 1 (12 points) | Prerequisites: Enrolment in 91590 (Doctor of Optometry) and completion of OPTM3101 Science of the Eye and Visual System 1, AND OPTM3102 Principles of Optometry 1, AND OPTM3103 Science of the Eye and Visual System 2 AND OPTM3104 Principles of Optometry 2. Co-requisites: OPTM5102 Optometric Practice 1 | Problem-based learning tutorials: up to 48 hours. Lectures and seminars: up to 56 hours Team-based learning seminars: up to 48 hours. |
| N/A | OPTM5102 | Optometric Practice 1 (12 points) | Prerequisites: Enrolment in 91590 (Doctor of Optometry) AND completion of OPTM3101 Science of the Eye and Visual System 1, AND OPTM3102 Principles of Optometry 1, AND OPTM3103 Science of the Eye and Visual System 2 AND OPTM3104 Principles of Optometry 2 Co-requisites: OPTM5101 Integrated Ophthalmic Science 1 | Clinical skills practicals: up to 48 hours. Workshops: up to 24 hours. Lectures, symposia and inter-professional education sessions: up to 60 hours. Observational clinical (optometric and allied health) placements up to 20 hours. |
| N/A | OPTM5103 | Integrated Ophthalmic Science 2 (12 points) | Prerequisites: OPTM5101 Integrated Ophthalmic Science 1 AND OPTM5102 Optometric Practice 1 Co-requisites: OPTM5104 Optometric Practice 2 | Problem-based learning tutorials: up to 48 hours. Lectures and seminars: up to 56 hours Team-based learning seminars: up to 48 hours. |
| N/A | OPTM5104 | Optometric Practice 2 (12 points) | Prerequisites: OPTM5101 Integrated Ophthalmic Science 1 AND OPTM5102 Optometric Practice 1 Co-requisites: OPTM5103 Integrated Ophthalmic Science 2 | Clinical skills practicals: up to 48 hours. Workshops: up to 24 hours. Lectures, symposia and inter-professional education sessions: up to 60 hours. Observational clinical (optometric and allied health) placements up to 20 hours. |
| N/A | OPTM5105 | Optometry Research Project (24 points) | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Doctor of Optometry and complettion of OPTM5203 Integrated Ophthalmic Science 2 AND OPTM5104 Optometric Practice 2 | workshops and tutorial sessions, collection of research data: equivalent to 2-3 days per week |
Year 3
Take all units (72 points):
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | OPTM5201 | Community Optometry 1 (24 points) | Prerequisites: OPTM5101 Integrated Ophthalmic Science 1, OPTM5102 Optometric Practice 1, OPTM5103 Integrated Ophthalmic Science 2, OPTM5104 Optometric Practice 2 AND OPTM5105 Optometry Research Project | Clinical placement: up to 4 days per week for 11 weeks. Intensive clinical skills workshops and simulations: up to 5 days on campus. |
| N/A | OPTM5202 | Community Optometry 2 (24 points) | Prerequisites: OPTM5201 Community Optometry 1 | Clinical placement: up to 4 days per week for 11 weeks. Intensive clinical skills workshops and simulations: up to 5 days on campus. |
| N/A | OPTM5203 | Community Optometry 3 (24 points) | Prerequisites: OPTM5202 Community Optometry 2 | Clinical placement: up to 4 days per week for 11 weeks. Intensive clinical skills workshops and simulations: up to 5 days on campus. |
See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.
Entry requirements
4. To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a bachelor's degree in biomedical science, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a Faculty grade point average (GPA) of at least 5;
and
(c) demonstrated adequate knowledge of each of the following: chemistry (at year 12 or tertiary level) and mathematics (year 12 or tertiary level mathematics or statistics);
and
(d) a current Australian Police Certificate, or equivalent certification, indicating no criminal convictions. The currency of a National Police Certificate is 12 months.
Institution
