Master of Optometry (OP85)


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Course Details

Course duration (full-time): 2 years
Total credit points:192
Course coordinator:Enquiries to optometry@qut.edu.au
Discipline coordinator:AskQUT
Delivery:Kelvin Grove
CRICOS code:065379E
Faculty:Faculty of Health

Scholarships

Professional recognition

The dual degree program Bachelor of Vision Science/ Master of Optometry meets the requirements for accreditation by the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand. Graduates of the program meet the requirements for registration by the Optometry Board of Australia.

The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) requires that graduates demonstrate English language skills at IELTS level 7 or equivalent before being considered for professional registration. For further information visit the AHPRA website.

Please refer to the Optometry Board of Australia website for additional information on the Board's Registration Standards.

Registration

QUT automatically registers students enrolled in this course with the Optometry Board of Australia in accordance with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009. Details about student registration are available from the AHPRA website.

Additional costs

There are requirements that you will need to meet as a student in this course. You will need to identify these requirements and ensure you allow sufficient time to meet them.
Some of these requirements have associated costs. Information is available from the Additional course requirements and costs website.

Study costs

Domestic students may need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).

Course Structure

CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
OPN161Advanced Eye Care 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
From 2025, OPN161 will be retitled to Advanced Eye Care 1
OPN162Contact Lens Practice
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
OPN163Clinical Practice 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
From 2025, OPN163 will be retitled to Clinical Practice 1
OPN164Vision and Eye Research 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
From 2025, OPN164 will be retitled to Vision and Eye Research 1
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
OPN261Therapeutic Management of Eye Disease
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
OPN163
OPN262Advanced Eye Care 2
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
OPN161, OPN162, and OPN163
Corequisites:
OPN263
From 2025, OPN262 will be retitled to Advanced Eye Care 2
OPN263Clinical Practice 2
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
OPN161, OPN162 and OPN163
Corequisites:
OPN261 and OPN262
From 2025, OPN263 will be retitled to Clinical Practice 2
OPN264Vision and Eye Research 2
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
OPN164
From 2025, OPN264 will be retitled to Vision and Eye Research 2
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
OPN361Evidence Based Optometry
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
OPN262 and OPN263 and OPN264
OPN362Specialist Clinic 1
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
OPN261 and OPN262 and OPN263
Corequisites:
OPN365
From 2025, OPN362 will be retitled to Specialist Clinic 1
OPN365Clinical Practice 3
Kelvin Grove
Semester 1
Prerequisites:
OPN261 and OPN262 and OPN263
Corequisites:
OPN362
From 2025, OPN365 will be retitled to Clinical Practice 3
CodeTitleOffered InRequisites
OPN461Optometry in Professional Practice
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Corequisites:
OPN465
From 2025, OPN462 will be retitled to Specialist Clinic 2
OPN462Specialist Clinic 2
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
OPN362 and OPN365
Corequisites:
OPN465
OPN465Clinical Practice 4
Kelvin Grove
Semester 2
Prerequisites:
OPN362 and OPN365
Corequisites:
OPN462
From 2025, OPN465 will be retitled to Clinical Practice 4