Bachelor of Vision Science / Master of Optometry (Dual Degree)
Deakin University - Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
Australia,Victoria
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42 Months
Duration
CAD 66,600/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Mar 2025
Apply Date
Australia, Victoria
Type: University
Location Type: Semi-Urban
Founded: 1974
Total Students: 60,000 +
Int. Students: 10,250 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Victoria 3216
Bachelor of Vision Science / Master of Optometry (Dual Degree)
Program Overview
Graduate in just three and a half years with Australia’s only accelerated Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry course. Optometrists are in high demand with occupation growth expected to reach 15.1% by 2026,* you will gain the discipline-specific knowledge and skills to be work-ready and eligible to apply for registration as a practising optometrist in Australia and New Zealand.
During the course you will investigate the structure and function of the visual system while learning about various visual health issues and their wider impact on the local and international community. Gain crucial skills in the clinical assessment, treatment and management of eye and vision disorders, as well as forming a strong understanding of the ethical, legal and professional standards of practice. You will cover a broad spectrum of industry-relevant study areas that prepare you for work as a professional optometrist, including:
- The key principles of optics
- Clinical optics and treating eye and vision disorders
- Ocular function and structure
- The science of vision
- The business of optometry.
Your clinical placement rotations take place in both metropolitan and regional or rural settings, where you will consolidate your knowledge and skills under the supervision of qualified optometrists. As a student resident you will learn in one of a range of clinical optometric and medical settings.
Our optometry students are able to work directly with real patients who attend the Deakin Collaborative Eye Care Clinic - located onsite at our Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus. Our students are supervised by experienced registered optometrists while providing ocular healthcare to the patients at the clinic. It's equipped with a fully fitted optometry practice for examination and a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose clinical skills laboratory.
As well as preparing you to diagnose and manage ocular conditions, this unique combined degree has a strong emphasis on the underlying social and environmental factors that contribute to the health gap between regional communities and urban populations, ensuring you graduate with a well-rounded understanding of the field of optometry. On successful completion of this accredited course, you can apply for registration to practise as an optometrist in Australia and New Zealand.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 66,600 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Deakin University - Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
CAD 29,710 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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