The Doctor of Optometry (OD) is an exciting postgraduate course designed to meet the growing demand for eyecare in Australia. This course prepares you with the professional attributes and skills required for opportunities in professional practice, so you can deliver safe and responsive person-centred care. Theory and problem-based learning will direct you through the program. The Doctor of Optometry will see you regularly apply your theoretical knowledge in real-world situations, with an emphasis on clinical practice in metro, rural and remote regions of WA, eyecare research and integration into public and private eyecare pathways. Your hands-on and industry supported degree has strong employment and salary prospects.
Extra Notes
Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; ILETS 6.5 (No Score Less Than) : Reading and Writing 6.0, Listening and speaking 6.0
Remarks
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have— (a) a bachelor's degree in biomedical science, or an equivalent qualification, with demonstrated adequate knowledge* as recognised by UWA; or (b) bachelor's degree together with demonstrated adequate knowledge* as recognised by UWA; and (c) the equivalent of a health and medical sciences UWA grade point average (GPA) of at least 5.0; *demonstrated adequate knowledge of each of the following: chemistry (at year 12 or tertiary level), mathematics (year 12 or tertiary level mathematics or statistics), microbiology (at tertiary level) and pharmacology (at tertiary level); and (d) a current Australian National Police Certificate, or equivalent certification, indicating no criminal convictions. The currency of a National Police Certificate is 12 months.
* NOTE : The Tuition Fee is subject to change Semester wise, as such for exact Tuition Fee kindly see the Website of the respective University.
* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.