What will I learn?

The Doctor of Optometry is a three-year program that combines on-campus teaching and clinical placements. You will be trained in the early detection, diagnosis, treatment and management of eye diseases and the rehabilitation of conditions of the visual system. The course content and teaching is based on the competency standards for optometrists in Australia and New Zealand, which are: professional responsibilities communication patient examination diagnosis and management and health information management.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.

Which department am I in?

School of Allied Health

CRICOS

0101919

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

A$44,075.00 (US$ 29,046) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected August 2025

More details

Start date

January 2025

Venue

Crawley Campus

35 Stirling Highway,

CRAWLEY,

Western Australia,

6009, PERTH, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Bachelor degree in Biomedical Science holders or students who are in progress of their first bachelors degree in Biomedical Science may be eligible to apply for graduate entry into the Doctor of Optometry (OD). Students who are in progress of their first bachelors degree may apply during their final year, with any course offer being conditional on completion of all bachelors degree requirements by 31 December of the year prior to commencement in the OD.

Graduate entry into the OD is a competitive process based on selection WAM and an interview. Places are limited and are awarded to the highest-ranking applicants.

English language requirements:

TOEFL (paper-based): 570 with a Test of Written English (TWE) of no less than 4.5

IBT TOEFL (Internet-based test score): 82 with 22 for writing, 20 for speaking, 20 for listening, and 18 for reading

IELTS (Academic): overall score of at least 7.0 and no band less than 7.0

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C pass

Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B grade

Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic): Overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the Reading and Writing sections, 59 in the Speaking section and 54 in the Listening section

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.