Master of Optometry

The Master of Optometry is a two-year program.

It will provide students with advanced knowledge, clinical skills and professional attributes related to the optometry profession.The course will incorporate the latest research and technology, as it will be developed by a group comprising academics, practitioners and representatives from international optometry companies and independents.This course is accredited with the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ) until April 2023.

Successful completion of both the Bachelor of Vision Science AND the Master of Optometry course at the University of Canberra will allow graduates the chance to apply for registration with the Optometry Board of Australia to practice as an optometrist.

Master of Optometry (48 credit points) Required - Must pass 48 credit points as follows

• 6486 - Research Planning PG - 3 cp, Level P 9592 - Research Project in Health PG - 3 cp, Level P 10328 - Advanced Primary Care Optometry PG - 9 cp, Level P 10329 - Optometry for Special Populations PG - 9 cp, Level P 10330 - Assessment of Optometric Competence PG - 3 cp, Level P 10331 - Community Optometry PG - 9 cp, Level P 10412 - Optometry Residency PG - 9 cp, Level P 10413 - Optometry in Practice PG - 3 cp, Level P

Admission Requirements

The Master of Optometry (374JA) is only open to students who have completed the Bachelor of Vision Science (372JA) at the University of Canberra. Applicants who are studying a Bachelor of Vision Science from another institution are encouraged to apply for admission into the Bachelor of Vision Science (372JA) at UC to become eligible for the Masters. These applicants are eligible to apply for consideration of credit towards a UC Bachelor of Vision Science (in accordance with UC's credit policy and procedure) to reduce the duration of this course.Admission to this course is competitive. Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and the number of available places.

Additional Admission Requirements

The clinical practice placements are an essential component of the program and are assessed. Students may be required to complete these clinical practice placements outside of teaching time. Prior to commencing clinical practice, all students need to present a complete immunisation schedule, and First Aid certificates including CPR, as a requirement of the ACT and NSW health departments. All students are required to undergo a 'working with vulnerable people' check, an Australian Federal Police Record Check prior to undertaking clinical experience in the ACT, and a NSW Police check before undertaking practice in NSW.

Assumed Knowledge

None.

Periods Course is Open to New Admissions

Information on admission closing dates can be found here.