Master of Optometry

at University of Canberra

Year 1

Semester 2

• Advanced Primary Care Optometry 
• Research Planning 

Year 2

Semester 1

• Optometry for Special Populations
• Research Project in Health 

Semester 2

• Optometry Residency 
• Optometry in Practice 

Year 3

Semester 1

• Assessment of Optometric Competence 
• Community Optometry 

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.

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.

For International Students
$39,500