Master of Optometry

UNSW Sydney

Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00098G

This program is intended to provide students with advanced knowledge and clinical skills in Optometry and Vision Science. The program is designed to provide a broad range of courses that offer students training in clinical and theoretical aspects of Optometry with opportunities to advance their knowledge in a number of fields such as Contact Lenses, Visual Neuroscience, Business Skills, Occupational Optometry, Community Eye Health and Behavioural Optometry.

Designed for

Optometrists

Structure

72 Units of Credit of advanced disciplinary courses. This comprises 2 core courses focusing on evidence based practice and research skills, and elective courses offered through the School of Optometry and Vision Science. A number of the courses have pre-requisites, co-requisites or exclusions, as indicated in the course descriptions. Up to 12 UOC of postgraduate level courses may be taken elsewhere in the University subject to the approval of the Program Authority. The courses are taught using different modes of delivery including face-to-face interactions, workshops, online learning and clinical practicals and workshops.

Subjects

  • Optometry and vision science

Standard entry requirements

A minimum of a 3-year undergraduate degree in Optometry with a credit average

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Kensington No
  • Full-time : 1.5 years
  • Part-time : 3 years

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