Anterior Eye Disease and Dry Eye (OPTO90006) // Eligibility and requirements

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Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Admission into one of the following:

  • MC-CLINOPT Master of Clinical Optometry
  • SC-ADED Specialist Certificate in Anterior and Dry Eye Disorders

Expected level of knowledge is that of a graduate of an optometry degree leading to registration to practice in Australia, or equivalent.

This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

Optometrists will be expected to have a level of understanding of anterior eye disease pathophysiology, diagnosis and management consistent with that delivered in a four-year Optometry degree. Access to appropriate undergraduate course materials in these key areas will be available to assist optometrists assess their level of background knowledge.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 4 March 2025