Course overview
The Doctor of Optometry (OD) at the University of Melbourne is a masters-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...
Course record
CRICOS
00116K
Studies in Australia
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Entry requirements
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
- an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with studies to have been completed within 10 years of commencing this degree OR
- An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline completed more than 10 years ago, AND a graduate diploma, masters degree or PhD (or equivalent) completed within 10 years of commencing this degree. An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) with studies to have been completed within 10 years of commencing this degree OR An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline completed more than 10 years ago, AND a graduate diploma, masters degree or PhD (or equivalent) completed within 10 years of commencing this degree.
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
View English requirementPast offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Campuses & intake dates
- Parkville

