Overview

During your degree you will develop foundation knowledge and skills in the biomedical sciences with a specific focus on optical and vision sciences.

You will also broaden your skills in business and management related areas should you choose to explore private practice. On graduating from this undergraduate degree you will be eligible for entry into a Master of Optometry.

Study Vision Science at University of Canberra and you will:

demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental sciences underpinning health, optical and vision sciences

perform common optical and visual diagnostic assessments

demonstrate a strong understanding of the dysfunctions and diseases of the eye

demonstrate an awareness of the inter-disciplinary nature of health practitioners and health professions

demonstrate awareness of and respect for individual human rights and cultural and social diversity.

Career opportunities

Optometrist

Private practice & retailer

Vision-related government and non-government organisations

Hospitals

Health clinics & Services

Research institutes

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Systemic Anatomy and Physiology

Indigenous Health: Contemporary Issues

Practice in Health

Evidence Based Medicine

Small Business Management

Ocular Anatomy and Physiology

Ophthalmic Optics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-26 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

50

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Medicine Optometry View 5 other Bachelors in Optometry in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

60

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PTE Academic

50

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:

Year 12 ATAR

other Australian Qualification

work experience

overseas qualification

ACT: Mathematical Methods major; Chemistry major; and Physics major.

NSW: Mathematics; Physics; and Chemistry.

CRICOS Code: 094977J

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37500 AUD / year

≈ 37500 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8948 AUD / year

≈ 8948 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students have Commonwealth Supported Places

Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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