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Bachelor of Vision Science

ProviderUniversity of Canberra
Course code: UAC368073UniversityStudy area: HealthCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

Study a Bachelor of Vision Science and begin your journey towards a career in optometry. Our course has been developed with academics, practitioners and representatives from international optometry companies and will be launched in the same year UC opens the doors to our state-of-art UC Public Hospital. During your degree you will develop foundation knowledge and skills in the biomedical sciences with a specific focus on optical and vision sciences. You will also broaden your skills in business and management related areas should you choose to explore private practice. On graduating from this undergraduate degree you will be eligible for entry into a Master of Optometry.

Entry requirements

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IB Diploma

28-30
English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 176, no component below 169Cambridge C2 Proficiency 176, no component below 169IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6PTE Academic 58, no component below 50TOEFL iBT 79, no component below 20

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Student profile

Total students41
#2024
Higher education entry12 · 29.3%
29.3%
School leavers (ATAR)23 · 56.1%
56.1%
Secondary education<5 · <5%
<5%
Vocational pathway<5 · <5%
<5%
Other entry pathways<5 · <5%
<5%
International students<5 · <5%
<5%

Course curriculum

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