Specialist Certificate in the Management of Contact Lens Patients

Minimum eligibility

You’re considered an international student based on your citizenship – even if you're studying in Australia.

Masters

You must have completed an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution. Most Masters degrees also require a minimum WAM (Weighted Average Mark)based on your previous studies for entry. You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you’re eligible for a specific Masters degree.

Depending on your previous studies and experience you could also be eligible for credit towards your studies at the University.

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Doctorates

If you go on to a doctorate, you need to have completed an Honours and Masters degree in the relevant discipline. Additional qualifications and work experience is also taken into consideration.

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To find out about assessment and our admissions criteria, see How you're selected.

Course-specific requirements

Graduate coursework degrees may have specific interviews, portfolios and supplementary tests you need to do before you can be accepted into a degree.

To find out about specific requirements, review the entry and application information for the course you're interested in to find out what these are.

Continue your professional development

For optometrists in Australia and New Zealand, this Specialist Certificate easily satisfies your annual CPD point quota, as determined by the Optometry Board of Australia.

Please note: Registration to practice in Australia is NOT granted on completion of this course.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the subject the enrolled optometrist will:

• Have acquired further knowledge of pathophysiology, diagnostic issues and evidence-based best-practice management of ocular responses to contact lenses, including infection
• Have a detailed knowledge of contemporary contact lens materials and designs
• Be prepared to manage complex contact lens presentations, fittings and contact lens-related complications
• Advanced their clinical knowledge and developed flexibility of outlook such that they are better prepared for future paradigm shifts in the field of contact lens practice
• Have an ability to modify and improve practice based on dialogue, self-reflection and life-long learning.