Orthoptics
Why do research in Orthoptics?
We provide the opportunity to broaden and advance your theoretical, clinical and research skills. Do clinical research in eye health care and have access to patients with a variety of ocular pathologies. Our research strengths include ocular motility and eye movements, ophthalmology and low vision, and the provision of eye care services.
Career opportunities
A research degree improves your opportunities to work in eye research centres and academia. You also have the skills to integrate research with your clinical work.
Courses
Local students
2013
Doctor of Clinical Science (Clinical Vision Sciences)
- Duration :
- 3 years full-time or 4-8 years part-time
- Semester starts :
- Anytime
- Campus:
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This program enables experienced health professionals and other graduates to further develop their expertise and undertake research in professional settings. First year comprises compulsory and elective coursework subjects. Candidates can take up to 75 per cent of coursework in subjects with a strong practical and/or clinical orientation. In the remaining years, candidates work on a research thesis and doctoral colloquia.
- Prerequisite
- Honours degree of H2A standard or equivalent, or Masters degree of high academic standard with a thesis of at least 10 000 words, at least three years relevant professional experience, and appropriate professional qualifications.
- How to apply
- Please download an application form here.
- Full course details
- Clinical Science - Vision Sciences (Doctor)Melbourne
Doctor of Philosophy
- Duration :
- 4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
- Semester starts :
- Anytime
- Campus:
- Albury-Wodonga
- Bendigo
- Melbourne
- City
- Other
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This degree requires a major original research project under supervision and the submission of a thesis. While coursework is not a requirement for the degree, selected subjects may be recommended for some candidates. Areas of study include: health systems, policy and management, social policy; social participation; evidence based-practice; ageing and aged care; health systems policy and management; mother and child health; sex, health and society; human communication sciences; musculoskeletal research; nursing and midwifery; physiotherapy; occupational therapy; orthoptics; podiatry; prosthetics and orthotics; social work and social policy, rehabilitation; and injury prevention.
- Prerequisite
- Applicants with first-class or upper second-class honours (or an equivalent qualification) may be admitted directly to PhD candidature. Others will normally be required to enrol initially in a research master's program and, if appropriate, transfer to PhD candidature when they have demonstrated the capacity for independent research at a suitable level.
- How to apply
- Please download an application form here.
- Full course details
- Health Sciences (PhD)Melbourne
Health Sciences (PhD)Bendigo
Health Sciences (PhD)City
Health Sciences (PhD)Albury-Wodonga
Master of Applied Science
- Duration :
- 1 years full-time, or the equivalent part-time, and a maximum of 3 years full-time or 4 years part-time.
- Semester starts :
- Anytime
- Campus:
- Albury-Wodonga
- Melbourne
- Bendigo
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This course offers numerous research opportunities in health sciences. Areas of research expertise include: health systems policy and management; mother and child health; sex, health and society; human communication sciences; musculoskeletal research; nursing and midwifery; rehabilitation and injury prevention; physiotherapy; occupational therapy; orthoptics; podiatry; and prosthetics and orthotics.
While coursework is not a requirement for the degree, selected subjects may be recommended for some candidates. - Prerequisite
- Bachelor's degree and a fourth year of study; or Bachelor's degree and at least two years' relevant professional or research experience; or other acceptable qualifications, skills or experience. Applicants to the Department of Physiotherapy normally have an Honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma with at least a B average), or Master's Preliminary in physiotherapy. Applicants to the Department of Occupational Therapy normally have either an Honours degree or Postgraduate Diploma with at least a B average.
- How to apply
- Please visit this page for candidature and scholarships forms.
- Full course details
- Applied Science (Health Sciences) (Master)Melbourne
Applied Science (Health Sciences) (Master)Albury-Wodonga
How to apply
You can apply for research candidature at any time. However, applications for research scholarships close on 31 October.
To apply for Master's candidature, you need an Honours degree or Master's Preliminary. For Doctoral (PhD) candidature, you need a Master's or a Bachelor's degree with Honours, usually with a result of at least H2A.
Before applying, it's best to contact a potential academic supervisor and receive in-principle approval for your topic.
Once you've done this, you can download an application form [PDF 1.02Mb] and submit it to La Trobe's Research Services office.
Fees and scholarships
Research degrees are funded by the Commonwealth Government via the Research Training Scheme (RTS) (fees may apply to some components of some Professional Doctorates).
There are a range of scholarships available for local students.
International students
2013
Doctor of Clinical Science (Clinical Vision Sciences) (054041M)
- Duration :
- 4 years
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 (March)
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 27 800
- Campus
- Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This program enables experienced health professionals and other graduates to further develop their expertise and undertake research in professional settings. First year comprises compulsory and elective coursework subjects. Candidates can take up to 75 per cent of coursework in subjects with a strong practical and/or clinical orientation. In the remaining years, candidates work on a research thesis and doctoral colloquia. Melbourne
- English Language Requirements
- IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English).
TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22.
La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted.
Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English)
for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher.
Or approved international equivalent. Melbourne - Academic entry requirements
- Australian Master's degree or Bachelors degree with Honours at H1 or H2A level, or approved international equivalent and at least three years of relevant professional experience. Applicants must also provide evidence of substantial research expertise. Melbourne
- Full course details
- Clinical Science - Vision Sciences (Doctor)Melbourne
Doctor of Philosophy (006629C)
- Duration :
- 4 years
- Semester starts :
- Anytime
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 27 800
- Campus
- Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This degree requires a major original research project under supervision and the submission of a thesis. While coursework is not a requirement for the degree, selected subjects may be recommended for some candidates. Areas of study include: health systems, policy and management, social policy; social participation; evidence based-practice; ageing and aged care; health systems policy and management; mother and child health; sex, health and society; human communication sciences; musculoskeletal research; nursing and midwifery; physiotherapy; occupational therapy; orthoptics; podiatry; prosthetics and orthotics; social work and social policy, rehabilitation; and injury prevention. Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne
- English Language Requirements
- IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English).
TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22.
La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted.
Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English)
for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher.
Or approved international equivalent. Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne - Academic entry requirements
- Applicants must have completed an Australian Master's degree or Bachelors degree with Honours at H1 or H2A level, or approved international equivalent. Applicants must also provide evidence of substantial prior research expertise. Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne
- Full course details
- Health Sciences (PhD)Melbourne
Health Sciences (PhD)Bendigo
Health Sciences (PhD)City
Health Sciences (PhD)Albury-Wodonga
Master of Applied Science (074418F)
- Duration :
- 2 years
- Semester starts :
- Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
- Annual Tution Fee (AUD) :
- 27 560
- Campus
- Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne, City
- Year
- 2013
- Course description
- This course offers numerous research opportunities in health sciences. Areas of research expertise include: health systems policy and management; mother and child health; sex, health and society; human communication sciences; musculoskeletal research; nursing and midwifery; rehabilitation and injury prevention; physiotherapy; occupational therapy; orthoptics; podiatry; and prosthetics and orthotics.
While coursework is not a requirement for the degree, selected subjects may be recommended for some candidates. Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne, City - English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.
TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English).
TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22.
La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.
English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted.
Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English)
for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher.
Or approved international equivalent. Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne, City- Academic entry requirements
- Applicants must have completed an Australian Bachelor's degree with Honours at H1 or H2A level, or approved international equivalent. Applicants with Honours at H2B level, or equivalent, may be considered in some instances. Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne, City
- Additional information
- Please note that the Melbourne (city) campus is now known as Franklin Street campus. Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Melbourne, City
- Full course details
- Applied Science (Health Sciences) (Master)Melbourne
Applied Science (Health Sciences) (Master)Albury-Wodonga
Fees and scholarships
Estimated fee costs for international students is indicated for each course above. There are also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.
Your study experience
Orthoptics research - what to expect
We have a flexible and advanced learning environment. Under the supervision of an academic staff member, you will do a major research project that involves gaining an improved understanding of the chosen area and conducting research. Design and develop a project, collect data (usually clinical), analyse and write up and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.
Konstandina Koklanis, Health Sciences
Overseas study opportunities
You may be eligible for our student exchange program.
We do not have partner institutions for exchange, but we do have international partners for clinical placements.
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