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Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry
This combined program takes you from the science of vision through to clinical optometry in a single enrolment.
- How long it takes
- 3.5 to 5 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 74.9
- Lowest offered at Deakin University, 2026
- How you can study
- On campus
- Includes a work placement
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- VIC, QLD
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in eyesight and how the eye works
- patience for precise, detailed work with people
- good communication skills for explaining results clearly
- an attitude of care for people's comfort and safety
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)
Deakin University
Geelong Waurn Ponds, VIC
4.4from 2,192 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 74.9 lowest
- (86.9 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
- Support services are helpful for students
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Website for Queensland University of Technology (opens in a new tab)
Queensland University of Technology
Kelvin Grove, QLD
4.5from 896 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 90.45 lowest
- (97 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
- Fee
- $9,940 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Students are friendly and approachable
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Some find staff less helpful
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Optometry.
- Life sciences and vision science
- Clinical optics
- Eye disease and its management
- Contact lenses and prescribing
- Clinical placements
- Practice management
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?