Perth,
WA,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Optometry - Coursework (Extended) in Crawley Australia | The University of Western Australia
The University of Western Australia
|
Crawley Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
41,000
(c. USD29,190.81)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The three-year Doctor of Optometry program blends classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience. Students learn to identify, diagnose, treat, and manage eye disorders while developing skills for visual system rehabilitation. The curriculum aligns with Australian and New Zealand optometry competency standards, covering professional duties, patient communication, comprehensive examinations, diagnostic procedures, treatment planning, and medical record keeping.
This innovative postgraduate OD program addresses Australia's increasing need for eye care professionals. It equips graduates with essential clinical skills and professional values to provide safe, personalized patient care. The program emphasizes problem-based learning, allowing students to continually apply classroom knowledge in practical settings. Clinical rotations occur across urban, regional, and remote Western Australian locations, with additional focus on vision research and healthcare system integration. This industry-aligned degree offers excellent career opportunities and competitive earning potential.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
To be considered for admission into the OD an applicant must have
have a bachelors degree in biomedical science or an equivalent qualification as recognised by UWA Recognised bachelors degrees are those conferred by Australian universities or higher education institutions recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework or the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition NOOSR While academic results from postgraduate study will be taken into account postgraduate studies undertaken without a bachelors degree cannot be accepted as an equivalent qualification
the equivalent of a Selection Weighted Average Mark sWAM of at least 65
Applicants who can meet the prerequisites and sWAM may be offered an interview After the interviews final ranking for course offers is by sWAM and interview score equally weighted
a minimum overall score 7.0 with no band less than 7.0.
have a bachelors degree in biomedical science or an equivalent qualification as recognised by UWA Recognised bachelors degrees are those conferred by Australian universities or higher education institutions recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework or the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition NOOSR While academic results from postgraduate study will be taken into account postgraduate studies undertaken without a bachelors degree cannot be accepted as an equivalent qualification
the equivalent of a Selection Weighted Average Mark sWAM of at least 65
Applicants who can meet the prerequisites and sWAM may be offered an interview After the interviews final ranking for course offers is by sWAM and interview score equally weighted
a minimum overall score 7.0 with no band less than 7.0.
Tuition
AUD
41,000