Master of Optometry in Sydney Australia | The University of New South Wales

The University of New South Wales | Sydney Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Coursework)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 42,197
(c. USD30,043.04)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
20 months

The Master of Optometry is an advanced postgraduate program that equips students with cutting-edge expertise in evidence-based optometry and vision science. Participants will enhance their professional capabilities across diverse specialties such as contact lens practice, sensory neuroscience, myopia management, community eye care, business strategies, and public health initiatives. The curriculum employs varied instructional approaches tailored to both emerging and experienced practitioners who possess an undergraduate optometry qualification or equivalent.

Learners can choose up to 18 units of credit from specialized electives offered by UNSW's Business School (Management/Marketing) and School of Population Health (Public Health). Business-focused options deliver essential training to strengthen managerial competencies and marketing acumen in today's dynamic economic environment. Public health courses enable students to expand their optometric expertise into wider healthcare contexts through research methodologies and clinical applications.

This rigorous Master's program targets current optometry professionals and does not fulfill the fundamental clinical requirements for Australian optometric registration.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

The minimum requirement is the equivalent of a three-year AQF level 7 bachelor's degree in optometry with a credit average. Students with an average between 50 and 65 will be considered for admission at the discretion of the Postgraduate Coordinator taking into consideration performance in optometry courses completed in the undergraduate program, and post-conferral clinical experience. Prospective international students should note that they will need to meet the‚ÄØUniversity's English language requirements. Applicants with the equivalent of an AQF level 8 honours degree in optometry may be awarded advanced standing for a maximum of 24 UOC and may complete the degree within one year of full time study (48 UOC). These students will still be required to complete the core course requirements for the program but will take fewer elective courses. IELTS - 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest) TOEFL iBT - 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)

Tuition AUD 42,197

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