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Australia, Victoria
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1964
Total Students: 36,000 +
Int. Students: 7,000 +
Main Campus Address
Plenty Road and, Kingsbury Dr, Bundoora VIC 3086, Australia
Make a real impact in the vision and visual function of others with La Trobe's Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours).
In this degree, you'll study the anatomy and physiology of the eye to understand vision and visual function, and learn how to help people with eye disorders such as strabismus (eye turns), eye diseases and low vision. You'll gain clinical experiences from your second year, with placements in hospitals with dedicated eye clinics, private eye clinics, low vision rehabilitation organisations and our on-campus eye clinic.
By completing La Trobe's Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours), you will:
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
2 Days
Full-Time
48 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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mar 2025 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Career Opportunities
After graduation, you could pursue a career as an orthoptist in a range of settings, including:
Scholarship criteria- La Trobe South Asia
Scholarship-UG for India
Eligibility High School Scoring | Scholarship Amount |
65% to 74.99% | 15% scholarship on the entire duration of the program. |
75% to 79.99% | 20% scholarship on the entire duration of the program |
80% and Higher | 25% scholarship on the entire duration of the program |
Scholarship- Post-Graduate for India
Eligibility (LTU WAM) or equivalent | Scholarship Amount |
60% to 69.99% | 15% scholarship on the entire duration of the program. |
70% to 74.99% | 20% scholarship on the entire duration of the program |
75% and Higher | 25% scholarship on the entire duration of the program |
Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
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