Doctor of Optometry
The University of Melbourne
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K
The Doctor of Optometry (OD) at the University of Melbourne is a masters-level professional entry degree. The OD program is the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere, creating a new benchmark in optometric education. The course has full accreditation from the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ). The OD degree is a four-year full-time program consisting of a combination of on-campus teaching and clinical placements. Clinical studies commence in first year and gradually increase to full-time in the final year. The course covers the basic and applied optical, visual, and biomedical sciences that underpin optometry. A research project, with clinical relevance, is conducted as a required component of the degree. Students will also be given the opportunity to undertake clinical training at metropolitan, rural and overseas sites as part of their final year of study.
Structure
Students must complete 400 credit points over the 4-year program. These 400 points of credit are accumulated from a compulsory series of six core subjects totalling 100 points per year.
Subjects
- Optometry
Standard entry requirements
- An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with studies to have been completed within 10 years of commencing this degree OR
- An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline completed more than 10 years ago, AND a graduate diploma, masters degree or PhD (or equivalent) completed within 10 years of commencing this degree.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Parkville | Domestic: $250,540 International: $292,272 | No |
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