Learn a dynamic and challenging healthcare specialisation that trains you to examine, diagnose, treat and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system and the eyes.
Start with a Bachelor of Biomedicine or a Bachelor of Science and study biological sciences, then complete the Doctor of Optometry to qualify as a professionally accredited optometrist.
The Doctor of Optometry will give you comprehensive theoretical and clinical skills with the opportunity to undertake clinical training at metropolitan, rural and overseas sites as part of their final year of study.
The Doctor of Optometry satisfies the legislative requirements that permit students to register as optometrists in all states and territories of Australia and in New Zealand. The qualification also affords the opportunity, either with or without further study and examination, to register to practice in other countries around the world.
First you must meet the entry requirements for your undergraduate degree.
The Doctor of Optometry also has specific prerequisite and grade entry requirements to be considered for entry. Specifically, you must complete three subjects from one of more relevant biological science disciplines at a second and third year level. Students applying for standard entry must also complete the Graduate Australian Medical School Admissions Test (GAMSAT).
The University also offers guaranteed entry to high–achieving domestic and international students who have completed an Australian Year 12 or the IB in Australia based on your ATAR.
Melbourne Chancellor's Scholars are guaranteed a place into the graduate degree of their choice following successful completion of their undergraduate degree.
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The opportunity to undertake clinical training at metropolitan, rural and overseas sites as part of their final year of study.