Location
Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Qualification
(Year 12) with a GPA of 2.4.
Fees
$61,800
Entry Score
IELTS score of 6.5 (no score less than 6.0)
Duration
3.5 years
Next Intake
March
Complete Australia’s only accelerated Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry in just three and a half years and meet the growing demand for optometrists, with a projected occupation growth of 15.1% by 2026. Gain specific knowledge and skills for optometry practice, becoming eligible for registration in Australia and New Zealand. Benefit from short-term industry placements, culminating in a six-month student resident experience for a confident graduation. Develop essential skills in clinical assessment, treatment, and management of eye and vision disorders, emphasizing evidence-based and reflective practice, inter-professional collaboration, and practice management. The course prioritizes understanding visual health issues in regional and rural Australia, addressing the rural health gap.
