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Master of Orthoptics – MAORTHOP1000

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Master of Orthoptics


These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2000 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Resolutions of the Faculty, the University of Sydney (Student Appeals against Academic Decisions) Rule 2006 (as amended) and the Academic Board policies on Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism.

Course resolutions

1 Course codes

Code

Course title

SC110

Master of Orthoptics

2 Attendance pattern

The attendance pattern for this course is full time or part time, according to candidate choice.

3 Master's type

The master's degree in these resolutions is a professional master's course, as defined by the Coursework Rule.

4 Admission to candidature

(1)
Available places will be offered to qualified applicants based on academic merit, according to the following admissions criteria.
(2)
Admission to candidature for the Master of Orthoptics requires a PhD, master's or bachelor's degree from an Australian institution or equivalent.

5 Requirements for award

(1)
The units of study that may be taken for this course are set out in the Table of Units of Study for the Master of Orthoptics.
(2)
To qualify for the award of the Master of Orthoptics a candidate must complete 96 credit points of core units of study.

6 Transitional provisions

(1)
These resolutions apply to students who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2011 and students who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2011 who elect to proceed under these resolutions.
(2)
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2011 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2016, or later date as the faculty may, in special circumstances, approve.

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Master of Orthoptics

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session
Course MAORTHOP1000: Credit points for award: 96
To view semester session codes: handbooks/heath_sci/postgraduate/coursework/units_of_study/
On-campus: full-time, minimum 4 semesters; part-time, minimum 8 semesters

Full time mode

Year 1
Semester 1
ORTH5039
The Eye and Vision 		6      Semester 1
ORTH5040
Binocular Vision & Ocular Motility 1 		6      Semester 1
ORTH5041
Introduction to Professional Practice 		6      Semester 1
ORTH5060
Perspectives in Vision 		6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2,

 Semester 1
Semester 2
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
ORTH5029
Clinical Management of Refractive Error 		6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1,

 Semester 1
Semester 2
ORTH5042
Ocular Pathology 1 		6      Semester 2
ORTH5043
Binocular Vision & Ocular Motility 2 		6      Semester 2
ORTH5044
Professional Practice 1 		6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2,

 Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2b
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS

Year 2
Semester 1
ORTH5045
Professional Practice 2 		6      Semester 1
ORTH5046
Neurological Ocular Disorders 		6      Semester 1
ORTH5047
Research Project 1 		6      Semester 1
ORTH5050
Ocular Pathology 2 		6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 2,

 Semester 1
Semester 2
SEMESTER 1 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Semester 2
ORTH5048
Professional Practice 3 		6      Semester 1
Semester 2
ORTH5049
Professional Practice 4 		6      Semester 1
Semester 2
ORTH5053
Advanced Professional Practice 		6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1,

 Semester 1
Semester 2
ORTH5051
Research Project 2 		6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1,
Students may undertake FHS Abroad as an alternate option to this unit of study.
 Semester 1
Semester 2
or
HSBH5001
FHS Abroad 		6    P Successful completion of an undergraduate health sciences degree or equivalent.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

 Semester 1
Semester 2
SEMESTER 2 TOTAL: 24 CREDIT POINTS
Part-time study option must first be discussed with the course director for academic approval prior to enrolment in part-time mode. Part-time study is a maximum of 12 credit points per semester.
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Clinical Education

Due to clinical education placements some academic semesters may not run over the entire 16 weeks. Academic teaching and assessment will be condensed to fit with these placements.

For further information on Clinical Education visit:
sydney.edu.au/health_sciences/placements/