Master of Optometry (OP85)
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Course Details
| Course duration (full-time): | 2 years |
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| 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
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
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| OPN161 | Advanced Eye Care 1 |
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| From 2025, OPN161 will be retitled to Advanced Eye Care 1 | |||
| OPN162 | Contact Lens Practice |
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| OPN163 | Clinical Practice 1 |
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| From 2025, OPN163 will be retitled to Clinical Practice 1 | |||
| OPN164 | Vision and Eye Research 1 |
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| From 2025, OPN164 will be retitled to Vision and Eye Research 1 | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPN261 | Therapeutic Management of Eye Disease |
| Prerequisites: OPN163 |
| OPN262 | Advanced Eye Care 2 |
| Prerequisites: OPN161, OPN162, and OPN163Corequisites: OPN263 |
| From 2025, OPN262 will be retitled to Advanced Eye Care 2 | |||
| OPN263 | Clinical Practice 2 |
| Prerequisites: OPN161, OPN162 and OPN163Corequisites: OPN261 and OPN262 |
| From 2025, OPN263 will be retitled to Clinical Practice 2 | |||
| OPN264 | Vision and Eye Research 2 |
| Prerequisites: OPN164 |
| From 2025, OPN264 will be retitled to Vision and Eye Research 2 | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
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| OPN361 | Evidence Based Optometry |
| Prerequisites: OPN262 and OPN263 and OPN264 |
| OPN362 | Specialist Clinic 1 |
| Prerequisites: OPN261 and OPN262 and OPN263Corequisites: OPN365 |
| From 2025, OPN362 will be retitled to Specialist Clinic 1 | |||
| OPN365 | Clinical Practice 3 |
| Prerequisites: OPN261 and OPN262 and OPN263Corequisites: OPN362 |
| From 2025, OPN365 will be retitled to Clinical Practice 3 | |||
| Code | Title | Offered In | Requisites |
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| OPN461 | Optometry in Professional Practice |
| Corequisites: OPN465 |
| From 2025, OPN462 will be retitled to Specialist Clinic 2 | |||
| OPN462 | Specialist Clinic 2 |
| Prerequisites: OPN362 and OPN365Corequisites: OPN465 |
| OPN465 | Clinical Practice 4 |
| Prerequisites: OPN362 and OPN365Corequisites: OPN462 |
| From 2025, OPN465 will be retitled to Clinical Practice 4 | |||