Clinical Optometry
University of New South Wales (UNSW) · Sydney, Australia
About this programme
Optometry combines the theoretical discipline of vision science with the clinical art of primary eye care. Vision science includes the optics of lenses and instruments, the physiology of the eye, the psychophysics of vision and the neuroscience of the brain. Optometry includes the diagnosis and management of ocular disease, the dispensing of spectacles and contact lenses, the management of people with special needs (children, low vision), sports vision and vision in the workplace. Graduates of this program will be able to register as an optometrist in Australia. The degree is also recognised
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Medicine
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition
- A$52,500 / year
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- February
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa (subclass 500)
- Application fee
- AUD 2,500
- Proof of funds
- AUD 29,710/yr (12-month living cost)
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (5)
- Australia Awards ScholarshipsFully funded · Annual: varies by country (typically February-April)
- Australian Research Training Program (RTP)Fully funded · Deadline October each year (varies by university)
- Destination Australia ScholarshipsPartial funding · Varies by institution
- UNSW International Scientia Coursework ScholarshipPartial funding · Standard admission deadlines
- Research Training Program (RTP) StipendLiving stipend · Varies by university and round