Overview

The Doctor of Optometry (OD) is an exciting new postgraduate course designed to meet the growing demand for eyecare in Australia. This course prepares you with the professional attributes and skills required for professional practice, so you can deliver safe and responsive person-centred care. Theory and problem-based learning will direct you through the program.

The Doctor of Optometry will see you regularly apply your theoretical knowledge in real-world situations, with an emphasis on clinical practice in metro, rural and remote regions of WA, eyecare research and integration into public and private eyecare pathways. Your hands-on and industry supported degree has strong employment and salary prospects.

Career Pathways

To practice as an optometrist in Australia, all graduates are required to register with the Optometry Board of Australia. Graduates can take advantage of high employment rates, with employment opportunities in varied industries such as the private sector, government, not-for-profit and other agencies. You could become a private practitioner in a community practice or hospital based optometrist or explore a career in academia or research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Optics

Structure and Function of the Eye

Research Fundamentals and Methodology

Optometry

Physiological Optics and Visual Perception

Clinical Optometry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-31 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Optometry

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code 0101919

have a bachelor's degree in biomedical science, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA. Recognised bachelor’s degrees are those conferred by Australian universities or higher education institutions recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework or the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR). While academic results from postgraduate study will be taken into account, postgraduate studies undertaken without a bachelor’s degree cannot be accepted as an equivalent qualification
the equivalent of a Selection Weighted Average Mark (sWAM) of at least 65

Tuition Fee

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International

41000 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41000 AUD per year during 36 months.
National

9133 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9133 AUD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Perth

1328 - 2367 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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