Overview

At Vision Science from University of New South Wales you’ll gain broad experience in optometric eye care and training to communicate effectively with patients and other health practitioners. This degree will help you develop sought after skills, ensuring your training is relevant in today’s fast-changing world.

Careers

The Bachelor of Vision Science will prepare you to work in the eye health sector, including clinical settings, health promotion in government and non-government organisations and the ophthalmic industry.

You can work in wide range of optics, vision science and ophthalmology research laboratories that develop drugs, imaging technology and vision correction devices such as contact lenses, spectacles and ocular implants.

Career opportunities are also available in the government sector, particularly in teaching and defence technology (e.g., lasers and optical equipment). You could also contribute to the development of health and occupational policy regarding the importance of vision to quality of life in the workplace.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

sensation and perception

psychophysics

optics

anatomy and functioning of the eye

oculo–visual disorders

introductory pharmacology

visual aids and dispensing

the consulting room interface

research design and methods and experimentation.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

144 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Kensington, Australia

Disciplines

Medicine Health Sciences Optometry View 189 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

CRICOS Code 092962K

International ATAR

UNSW Foundation Studies GPA

Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)

English language requirements

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Tuition Fees

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59000 AUD / year

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9000 AUD / year

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Overview

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Scholarships Information

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