Bachelor of Vision Science in Kelvin Grove Australia | Queensland University of Technology

Key Features
Upon finishing the Bachelor of Vision Science followed by the Master of Optometry, graduates qualify to become registered optometrists with the Optometry Board of Australia.
Gain readiness for private practice and specialize in areas such as contact lens fitting, children's eye care, workplace vision health, or vision rehabilitation.
Develop clinical expertise under the guidance of licensed optometrists at QUT's on-campus Health Clinics.
Option to undertake clinical placements in regional and remote Australian locations or international settings.
Program Advantages
QUT provides Queensland's exclusive optometry education, featuring a three-year Bachelor of Vision Science plus a two-year Master of Optometry. Our curriculum integrates hands-on clinical training, equipping you to serve diverse populations across all age groups with various eye health needs. You'll master advanced equipment and clinical decision-making while treating patients at our campus clinic, offering services in optical lenses, contact lenses, pediatric vision, dry eye management, glaucoma, and systemic conditions affecting eye health. Expand your experience through community outreach programs and clinical rotations in optometry offices, eye hospitals, and healthcare facilities. International placement opportunities have previously included destinations like the UK, Mexico, India, Japan, Vanuatu, and Singapore.Benefit from personalized instruction by practicing optometrists and vision researchers. Our faculty maintains strong industry connections, with guest lecturers including private practitioners and healthcare professionals from related fields.
Career Pathways:
Graduates can pursue clinical roles in various optometry environments or academic/research positions globally. Many establish private practices or join existing partnerships, while others collaborate with medical teams in ophthalmology clinics.Dual degree holders (Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry) find employment in specialized areas including contact lens services, children's vision, workplace eye health, or vision impairment.Students may opt to complete only the Bachelor of Vision Science (three years) for research careers (with honors) or optical industry roles.Professional Accreditation
Both degrees are accredited by the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand, enabling registration with the Optometry Board of Australia upon completion.Student Registration
QUT automatically enrolls optometry students with the Optometry Board of Australia under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009.
Potential Careers
Optometrist