Deakin Optometry

Course highlights

FEATURES OF THE COURSE	DEAKIN UNIVERSITY
Australia's only accelerated sequential program, completed in just under 3.5 years.
Entry into the workforce as much as 3.5 years earlier.
Multi-disciplinary studies in Vision Science, Health, Life and Environmental Science, Accounting, and Management.
Cutting-edge Vision Science units with real life applications.
Genuine case-based learning, in line with modern medical education.
Delivery through our purpose-built REACH facility – equipped with case-based-learning tutorial rooms, large state-of-the-art multi-purpose clinical skills laboratory, fully-fitted optometry practice for simulation, examination and research, and 200-seat lecture theatre designed to enable Team-Based Learning.
Short-term and extended work-place based clinical placements in metropolitan and regional areas.
Clinical placements within a mixture of hospital and community health care settings, plus independently operated, franchise and corporate-owned practices.
Enjoy a variety of work settings and day to day tasks that include clinical, scientific, inter-professional, retail and fashion activities.
Be in high demand with effectively full employment
Enjoy salaries for new graduates ranging between approximately $70,000 and $150,000
Once graduated, work in any Australian state or New Zealand and work in the United Kingdom or Canada after sitting conversion examinations.

27th July 2011