Master of Optometry 24 months Postgraduate Program By Queensland University of Technology (QUT) |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

37,000 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

There is no direct entry into this course. This is the second component of a five year dual degree program, comprising a three year Bachelor of Vision Science (OP45), followed by a two year Master of Optometry (OP85).


  • Graduate able to practise as an optometrist and register with the Optometry Board of Australia. 
  • Receive individual attention from experienced lecturers in small classes. 
  • Develop and practise clinical skills at the QUT Optometry Clinic
  • Prepare for a career in private practice, contact lens practice, paediatric vision, occupational/public health vision or low vision. 

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

There is no direct entry into this course. This is the second component of a five year dual degree program, comprising a three year Bachelor of Vision Science (OP45), followed by a two year Master of Optometry (OP85).


  • Graduate able to practise as an optometrist and register with the Optometry Board of Australia. 
  • Receive individual attention from experienced lecturers in small classes. 
  • Develop and practise clinical skills at the QUT Optometry Clinic
  • Prepare for a career in private practice, contact lens practice, paediatric vision, occupational/public health vision or low vision. 

Admission Requirements

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Entry requirements

Successful completion of QUT's Bachelor of Vision Science with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 on QUT's 7 point scale completed within two years of commencing the Master of Optometry.


Students who have not completed QUT’s Bachelor of Vision Science

The Master of Optometry course provides the second component of the OP45 Bachelor of Vision Science/OP85 Master of Optometry dual degree entry-level program which leads to registration as an optometrist for practice in the optometry profession in Australia. It is not designed to provide qualified optometrists with a masters level qualification.


If you already have an optometry qualification and are seeking to practice as an optometrist in Australia, you should contact the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand regarding the assessment process for overseas trained optometrists wishing to practice optometry in Australia. If you wish to obtain an Australian optometry qualification then you will need to apply for theOP45 Bachelor of Vision Science/OP85 Master of Optometry dual degree award.  Your previous overseas studies in optometry may be considered for advanced standing towards the five-year program.


Your application for OP45/OP85 must include:

  • Details of your Optometry/Vision Science undergraduate degree including course overview and unit outlines. 
  • Details of any assessment regarding your qualifications you may have received from the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand. 

2 Years
Feb

Tuition fees

Domestic Students

9,400 AUD
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International Students

37,000 AUD
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