Doctor of Optometry

Doctorate (PhD)

The Doctor of Optometry (OD) at the University of Melbourne is a master's-level professional entry degree.

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Key details

Degree Type

Doctorate (PhD)

Duration

4 years full-time

Course Code

072811B

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Mar

Domestic Fees

$197,231 total

About this course

The Doctor of Optometry (OD) at the University of Melbourne is a master's-level professional entry degree. The OD program is the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere, creating a new benchmark in optometric education.

The course has full accreditation from the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ).

The OD degree is a four-year full-time program consisting of a combination of on-campus teaching and clinical placements. Clinical studies commence in first year and gradually increase to full-time in the final year. The course covers the basic and applied optical, visual, and biomedical sciences that underpin optometry.

A research project, with clinical relevance, is conducted as a required component of the degree. Students will also be given the opportunity to undertake clinical training at metropolitan, rural and overseas sites as part of their final year of study.

Entry requirements

Study locations

Parkville

What you will learn

Degree structure

Students must complete 400 credit points over the 4-year program. These 400 points of credit are accumulated from a compulsory series of six core subjects totalling 100 points per year.

Career pathways

Doctor of Optometry graduates will be inspired to become industry-leading practitioners and world-class care providers after their time at the University of Melbourne.

Driven by unmatched resources, renowned teaching staff and evidence-based practices, graduates from this course are prepared to pursue a career that is constantly challenging and evolving.

How to apply

Applications for 2022 OPEN

Guaranteed Entry Applications close - Guaranteed Entry applications close on Monday 31 of May 2021 for 2022 applications.
Graduate Access Melbourne Applications close - Graduate Access Melbourne applications for 2022 close on 30 July 2021.
Applications close -
Applications for domestic students open on
Friday 7 May

2021
and close on 30 July 2021 at 5pm AEST / 3pm AWST
NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED -
Please note the closing time is 5pm AEST / 3pm AWST

Local applicants are those with Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Permanent Residency or a humanitarian visa. These applicants should apply via GEMSAS.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at University of Melbourne.

89.5%

Overall satisfaction

81.6%

Skill scale

75%

Teaching scale

84.3%

Employed full-time

$80k

Average salary

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