Orthoptics University of Technology Sydney (UTS)

Overview

This Orthoptics master degree at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) has been developed in collaboration with key partners from Orthoptics Australia. UTS is also supported by RANZCO, a long-time ally of the orthoptics profession.

Key facts

Targeted at aspiring orthoptists, this course equips you with the expertise to excel in the dynamic field of eye healthcare. Stand out with our unique, practice-oriented Master of Orthoptics, the sole postgraduate option in Australia.

This course offers a blend of cutting-edge practice and theory, preparing you for advancements in medical technology and evidence-based practice. Gain specialist knowledge in orthoptics, ophthalmics and low vision, preparing you to adapt to the evolving landscape of eye care.

Learn in our modern facilities, enhance your capability to lead and collaborate within interdisciplinary teams, and receive guidance from expert orthoptic educators, researchers, and practitioners. This course is a gateway to becoming a proficient orthoptist, ready to meet contemporary healthcare challenges.

This course is delivered in a student-focused manner that integrates theoretical knowledge with professional practice, building on strong links with the orthoptic profession as well as other professional groups involved in eye and vision care and with industry. During the course, students undertake clinical placements at a variety of sites, including hospitals, private practices and rehabilitation settings. Students are required to take clinical placements in rural, regional or interstate areas of Australia including Indigenous populations, while there is also opportunity to undertake approved international placements. On-campus learning takes place in the Graduate School of Health's state-of-the-art facilities, which opened in 2019. Students have the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills while learning from internationally recognised teachers and researchers, and from practitioners who are at the forefront of implementing new knowledge and technologies in clinical practice.