Overview

This Vision Science course at Queensland University of Technology is the only optometry training in Queensland.

At the on-campus optometry clinic you will practise clinical skills under the supervision of registered optometrists. You will treat patients and provide specialist services in ophthalmic lenses, contact lenses, children’s vision, dry eye, glaucoma, and other eye diseases and chronic conditions with ocular effects, such as diabetes.

This experience is extended with opportunities to participate in off-campus activities that focus on prevention and treatment within the wider community, and clinical placements in optometric practices, ophthalmology practices and other healthcare settings.

You may also choose to travel and complete clinical training in rural and remote Australia, or overseas. In recent years our students have travelled to the UK, Mexico, India, Japan, Vanuatu, and Singapore.

Careers and outcomes

Graduates may work in clinical practice in a range of optometric settings, or in teaching and research positions in Australia and internationally.

Optometrist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemistry for Health Sciences

Cell and Molecular Biology

Human Anatomy

Communication for Health Professionals

Physiology

Mathematics and Statistics for Medical Science

Biomedical Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-29 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-18 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

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More details

1st semester: International: Applications are open all year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

98

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PTE Academic

66

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IELTS

7

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Credits

288 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

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

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98

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PTE Academic

66

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IELTS

7

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General requirements

CRICOS: 065380A

An aggregate score of 12 based on the best three A-Level subjects from General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced (A2) Level.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with final aggregate score of 35.

Subject prerequisites

Chemistry (Units 3 & 4, C)

Mathematical Methods (Units 3 & 4, C)

Physics (Units 3 & 4, C)

You must have achieved this study at a level comparable to Australian Year 12 or in recognised post-secondary studies. Note: Strict quota apply for entry to this course. Further information is available from QUT Admissions.

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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

48900 AUD / year

≈ 48900 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9900 AUD / year

≈ 9900 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth supported place (CSP) for domestic students.

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

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

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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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Brisbane

Funding

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