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2006
2007
Bachelor of Applied Science (Optometry) (OP42)
| CRICOS code: | 009031J |
|---|---|
| Course duration (full-time): | 4 Years |
|
Domestic fees
(per credit point): |
Commonwealth Supported Place
(subject to annual review) |
|
Domestic fees
(indicative): |
2006:$6804 |
| International fees (per semester): |
2005: A$10,000; 2006: A$10,000
(subject to annual review) |
| QTAC code: | 425212; Dfee: 425216 |
| Total credit points: | 384 |
| Standard credit points/full-time semester: | 48 |
| Course coordinator: | Assoc Prof Peter Swann |
| Campus: | Kelvin Grove |
Planning your enrolment
This information will assist to plan your studies and complete your enrolment in QUT Virtual for 2006. For information about enrolling for 2007 use the 2007 tab. Read the information under Course Structure for a recommended study program and unit details.
If you need further enrolment advice use the contact details listed. For more information about enrolling visit the Student Services website.
Professional Membership
In each State and Territory of Australia, the practice of optometry is regulated by Boards of Optometrical Registration which are statutory bodies set up under the Acts of the respective State Parliaments. Under these Acts, the practice of optometry is restricted to persons whose names appear on the Register. On completion of the degree at QUT, the graduate will have satisfied the requirements of the Optometrists' Board of Queensland and may apply for registration to practise as an optometrist in Queensland and all States and Territories of Australia.Special Course Requirements
The degree may be awarded with Honours, First Class Honours, Second Class Honours Division A and Second Class Honours Division B. Candidates for the degree with Honours must fulfil the requirements for the pass degree and achieve such standard of proficiency in all the units of the course as may from time to time be determined by the Health Academic Board.Ophthalmic instruments are required by students for the clinical program from the beginning of the second and third years of the course. Academic staff provide advice regarding the purchase of these instruments. Costs are estimated to be $5000. Students are also required to undertake first aid certification before entering the clinical program.
Course Structure
Course structure| Year 1 Semester 1 | |
|---|---|
| LSB119 | Life Science for Optometrists |
| LSB152 | Anatomy |
| MAB140 | Quantitative Methods for Optometry and Health Science |
| PCB141 | Chemistry for Clinical Health Professionals |
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |
| LSB275 | Biomolecular Science |
| LSB250 | Human Physiology |
| OPB250 | Optometry 2 |
| PCB240 | Optics 1 |
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |
| OPB350 | Optometry 3 |
| PCB340 | Optics 3 |
| OPB351 | Visual Science 3 |
| OPB352 | Ocular Anatomy and Physiology 3 |
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |
| OPB450 | Optometry 4 |
| LSB492 | Microbiology |
| OPB451 | Visual Science 4 |
| OPB452 | Ocular Anatomy and Physiology 4 |
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |
| OPB550 | Diseases of the Eye 5 |
| OPB551 | Optometry 5 |
| OPB552 | Advanced Optometry 5 |
| OPB553 | Clinical Practice 5 |
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |
| OPB650 | Diseases of the Eye 6 |
| OPB651 | Contact Lens Studies |
| OPB652 | Pharmacology |
| OPB653 | Clinical Practice 6 |
| Year 4 Semester 1 | |
| OPB750 | Topics in Optometry 7 |
| OPB751 | Advanced Optometry 7 |
| OPB752 | Clinical Practice 7 |
| OPB753 | Specialist Clinical Practice 7 |
| Year 4 Semester 2 | |
| OPB850 | Topics in Optometry 8 |
| OPB851 | Advanced Optometry 8 |
| OPB852 | Clinical Practice 8 |
| OPB853 | Specialist Clinical Practice 8 |
Scholarship(s)
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
4EBFM Ethnic Radio Scholarship