Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Vision Science and Master of Optometry in Waurn Ponds Australia | Deakin University
Deakin University
|
Waurn Ponds Australia
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Qualification
Dual Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
61,800
(c. USD44,109.75)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
Complete your degree in just 3.5 years through Australia's exclusive accelerated Vision Science Bachelor and Optometry Master program. With optometrist demand projected to grow by 15.9% by 2028, this program equips you with specialized knowledge and practical skills for immediate employment, qualifying you for professional registration in Australia and New Zealand.
The curriculum includes multiple short industry placements, culminating in a six-month residency that ensures you graduate with confidence. You'll acquire essential expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing eye and vision conditions, grounded in evidence-based approaches, collaborative healthcare practices, and clinical management. A key focus of our program addresses the unique visual health challenges faced by regional and rural communities, tackling healthcare disparities in these areas.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Recent secondary education students
Current Year 12 students (2024)*
Year 12 graduates (2023 and 2022)*
* Includes Victorian, interstate, International Baccalaureate (IB) and New Zealand school leavers.
To be considered for an undergraduate course, you need to meet Deakin’s entry and course-specific requirements, as well as the English language minimum prerequisites.
Non-Year 12 applicants with:
higher education study
Vocational Education and Training (VET) study
work and life experience Or
completed Year 12 in 2021 or earlier.
Completion of one of the following:
2 credit points in an AQF Level 7 bachelor degree
certificate IV or higher in a related discipline
a diploma or higher in any discipline
at least 50% completion of a diploma or higher in a related discipline relevant work and life experience.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: Overall 6.5 No band less than 6
TOEFL IBT: 79 Writing 21
TOEFL PBT: 577 Writing 4.5
C1 ADVANCED and C2 PROFICIENCY: 176 No band less than 169
PTE: 58 No less than 50 in each skill
OET: Overall C+
DUELI EAP PROGRAM: EAP 4 (60%)
Tuition
AUD
61,800