Master of Optometry
Health and welfare
Pursue a rewarding career as a practicing optometrist through the Master of Optometry. Vision science graduates can further their clinical skills to be eligible for registration. The profession of optometry is undergoing expansion in its scope of practice as a result of legislative amendments to allow appropriately trained optometrists to use therapeutic pharmaceutical agents in the practice of optometry. The five year program increases graduates' depth of knowledge in the areas of general and o
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Coursework)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Kelvin Grove
- QLD
- Course code
- CRICOS 065379E
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Course overview
Pursue a rewarding career as a practicing optometrist through the Master of Optometry. Vision science graduates can further their clinical skills to be eligible for registration. The profession of optometry is undergoing expansion in its scope of practice as a result of legislative amendments to allow appropriately trained optometrists to use therapeutic pharmaceutical agents in the practice of optometry. The five year program increases graduates' depth of knowledge in the areas of general and ocular pharmacology, with training in the therapeutic management of eye disease.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
1. International postgraduate coursework applicants must meet the academic and English requirements published for the selected course, including any required professional experience or supporting material. 2. Course-specific prior degree, GPA and/or professional experience; English proficiency.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
International postgraduate coursework applicants must meet the academic and English requirements published for the selected course, including any required professional experience or supporting material.
Additional entry requirement
Course-specific prior degree, GPA and/or professional experience; English proficiency.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Kelvin Grove | — | — | $75,500per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.