This Scholarship Offers Good GCE a Level Students the Chance to Pursue a Degree in Orthoptics

Scholarship For Degree Programme In Orthoptics

This scholarship offers high calibre ‘A’ Level Science students the chance to pursue a degree programme in Orthoptics in Australia. The successful candidate will enroll with the 4-year Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Orthoptics programme at the La Trobe University, Melbourne.

Upon successful completion of your studies, you will enter a challenging and rewarding career in SNEC as an Orthoptist. An Orthoptist is a healthcare professional who is involved in eye movement assessment, diagnosis and management in both children and adults. You will work closely with our Paediatric Ophthalmologists, General Ophthalmologists and Allied Healthcare professionals and handle a wide range of challenging tasks such as:

·  Assessment of vision in children

·  Assessment and management of squint (strabismus)

·  Diagnosis and treatment of lazy eyes

·  Implementation of vision therapy

·  Participation in research projects

Entry Requirements

·  Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident

·  GCE ‘A’ level qualification, majoring in Science with good GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ level results and good CCA performance

·  Proficiency in spoken and written English

·  Good patient-relation skills and ability to communicate well with children of different age groups

Value of Award

·  Tuition and compulsory fees

·  Maintenance allowance

·  Return airfare

·  Settling-in allowance (includes warm clothing, book and computer allowance)

Conditions of Award

The award is subject to the candidate gaining admission to the programme at either the La Trobe University for March 2011 intake. The candidate should not currently be serving any other bond.

On successful completion of the programme, the candidate will be required to sign a bond with SNEC.

How to Apply

To apply, please download a copy of the scholarship application form at http://www.snec.com.sg/about/careers-at-snec and send us the completed form together with your curriculum vitae, photocopies of ‘O’ and ‘A’ level results, CCA records, testimonials and any other relevant documents to:

Director, Human Resource

Singapore National Eye Centre

11 Third Hospital Avenue, Singapore 168751

Email : Fax : 6220 7807

Tel No. : 6322 8826 (Ms Susan Chang) / 6322 8351 (Ms Nooriah)

Closing date for submitting application: 30 April 2010

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be notified.