University of Canberra Courses

The Master of Optometry (374JA) is only open to students who have completed the Bachelor of Vision Science (372JA) at the University of Canberra.

Applicants who are studying a Bachelor of Vision Science from another institution are encouraged to apply for admission into the Bachelor of Vision Science (372JA) at UC to become eligible for the Masters. These applicants are eligible to apply for consideration of credit towards a UC Bachelor of Vision Science (in accordance with UC's credit policy and procedure) to reduce the duration of this course.

Limited Commonwealth-supported places (CSPs) are available for this course and will be awarded on academic merit. To be considered for a CSP, please submit your application by 1 December 2023. Eligible applicants will be notified from 15 December 2023. The University will continue to issue fee-paying (FEE) offers until this date, offers for any eligible CSP applicants will be updated accordingly.

Assumed knowledge

None.

Periods course is open for new admissions Credit arrangements

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
A) a completed bachelor degree in human nutrition
B) two degree level units in chemistry
C) four degree level units in human biology and human physiology
D) two second year degree level units in biochemistry
E) four degree level units in food and nutrition science

Applicants must also provide a written statement of less than 500 words on why you believe you can contribute to the profession of dietetics. Citing references is not required. This provides the opportunity to inform the selection committee of your reasons for undertaking this course, to include any work experience and skills, and to include other relevant factors. The university reserves the right to seek further information relating to your letter of application.

Limited Commonwealth-supported places (CSPs) are available for this course and will be awarded on academic merit. To be considered for a CSP, please submit your application by 1 December 2023. Eligible applicants will be notified from 15 December 2023. The University will continue to issue fee-paying (FEE) offers until this date, offers for any eligible CSP applicants will be updated accordingly.

Assumed knowledge

None.

Periods course is open for new admissions Credit arrangements

- A Bachelor's degree in a health-related discipline. For example, Medicine, Physiotherapy, Nursing, Clinical Exercise Physiology.
- A minimum of two years FTE work experience in a health-related field.

Periods course is open for new admissions Credit arrangements

To be admitted to the course, applicants require:

a) Completion of an undergraduate degree in an area relevant to their proposed program of study within the previous ten years and an overall GPA of 5 or equivalent.

b) Academic judgement that the student can be expected to achieve an Honours level in the course.

Additional admission requirements

Students should discuss their proposed research area with a potential supervisor.

Assumed knowledge

Background in the subject of the proposed area of study.

Periods course is open for new admissions Credit arrangements

Students must have a bachelor degree in any field as approved by the University.

Additional admission requirements

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.

Periods course is open for new admissions Credit arrangements

A completed bachelor degree in Sport and Exercise science or related field*.

Or

A completed bachelor degree in a non-related field with successful completion of University level units relating to human anatomy, human physiology, biomechanics and basic exercise prescription.

Non-degree entrance:
Those individuals without a degree who have 5 years' experience working full-time in a strength and conditioning role will be considered. Please contact the Course Convenor for further details. Suitability for non-degree entrance is assessed via communications with the Course Convener.

*Related fields include Human Movement Science, Exercise Science, Sport Science, Sport and Health Science; Exercise and Health, Sport and Physical Activity, Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Science.

Assumed knowledge

Minimum recognised Undergraduate Level: Anatomy Biomechanics Human Physiology Basic exercise prescription

Periods course is open for new admissions Credit arrangements

A completed bachelor degree in a science discipline*.

* Science disciplines include biology, chemistry, medical science or biomedical science.

Admission to this course is competitive. Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and the number of available places.

Assumed knowledge

Applicants are required to meet the normal University's requirements for admission to a graduate certificate course. Additionally, having prior tertiary education in anatomy and physiology would be beneficial.

Periods course is open for new admissions Credit arrangements

Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
a) a completed bachelor degree in science, or a related discipline*,
b) two degree level units in chemistry,
c) two degree level units in human biology and human physiology.

* a related discipline includes health, science, applied science.

Assumed knowledge

It is highly desirable that students have knowledge in human biology and physiology.

Periods course is open for new admissions Credit arrangements

A completed bachelor degree in Sport and Exercise Science or related field*.

or

A completed bachelor degree in a non-related field with successful completion of University level units relating to human anatomy, human physiology, biomechanics and basic exercise prescription.

Those who do not have the necessary admission requirements will be directed to the Graduate Certificate in Human Movement Science (868AA) and advised to complete the following units:
Advanced functional Anatomy G
Regional Anatomy and Physiology G
Biomechanics G
Physiology of Exercise G

Non-degree entrance:
Those individuals without a degree but who have 5 years experience working full time in a strength and conditioning role will be considered. Please contact the course convenor for further details. Suitability for non-degree entrance is assessed via communications with the Course convener.

* Related fields include Human Movement Science, Exercise Science, Sport Science, Sport and Health Science; Exercise and Health, Sport and Physical Activity, Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Science.

Assumed knowledge

Minimum recognised Undergraduate Level: - Anatomy - Biomechanics - Human Physiology - Basic exercise prescription

Periods course is open for new admissions Credit arrangements

A completed bachelor degree.

Admission to this course is competitive. Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and the number of available places.

Assumed knowledge

Students are expected to have basic competency in understanding of bio-statistical concepts.

Periods course is open for new admissions Credit arrangements

Applicants must have a bachelor qualification in a related field OR Bachelor qualification in an unrelated field AND three years' work experience OR Bachelor qualification in an unrelated field AND Graduate Certificate in Business or higher.

As the course will be taught in English, applicants must have an Academic IELTS of 6.5 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0.

For the MBA delivered in Bhutan, course entry admission would normally be through one of the following ways:
(a) Successful completion of the Royal Institute of Management (RIM) Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management (PGDFM);
(b) Successful completion of the RIM Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (PGDPA); or
(c) Successful completion of a Graduate Diploma in Public Administration, Management or other related degree/discipline from an academic institution recognised by UC as being of appropriate academic standing.

Periods course is open for new admissions Credit arrangements