Master of Optometry 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Queensland University of Technology (QUT) |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

39,900 AUDTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

02 Feb, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This course is the second component of a five year dual degree program, comprising a three year Bachelor of Vision Science (OP45), followed by a two year Master of Optometry (OP85).
Note that:
  • both degrees need to be completed before a graduate can apply for registration as an optometrist
  • there is no direct entry to the OP85 course
  • all applicants enter the program through the OP45 Bachelor of Vision Science and progress to the OP85 course on successful completion of the OP45 course


The profession of optometry is undergoing expansion in its scope of practice as a result of legislative amendments to allow appropriately trained optometrists to use therapeutic pharmaceutical agents in the practice of optometry. The five year program increases graduates' depth of knowledge in the areas of general and ocular pharmacology, with training in the therapeutic management of eye disease.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This course is the second component of a five year dual degree program, comprising a three year Bachelor of Vision Science (OP45), followed by a two year Master of Optometry (OP85).
Note that:
  • both degrees need to be completed before a graduate can apply for registration as an optometrist
  • there is no direct entry to the OP85 course
  • all applicants enter the program through the OP45 Bachelor of Vision Science and progress to the OP85 course on successful completion of the OP45 course


The profession of optometry is undergoing expansion in its scope of practice as a result of legislative amendments to allow appropriately trained optometrists to use therapeutic pharmaceutical agents in the practice of optometry. The five year program increases graduates' depth of knowledge in the areas of general and ocular pharmacology, with training in the therapeutic management of eye disease.

Admission Requirements

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Entry requirements

Successful completion of QUT's Bachelor of Vision Science with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 4.00 on QUT's 7 point scale completed within two years of commencing the Master of Optometry.


Students who have not completed QUT’s Bachelor of Vision Science

The Master of Optometry course provides the second component of the OP45 Bachelor of Vision Science/OP85 Master of Optometry dual degree entry-level program which leads to registration as an optometrist for practice in the optometry profession in Australia. It is not designed to provide qualified optometrists with a masters level qualification.


If you already have an optometry qualification and are seeking to practice as an optometrist in Australia, you should contact the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand regarding the assessment process for overseas trained optometrists wishing to practice optometry in Australia. If you wish to obtain an Australian optometry qualification then you will need to apply for theOP45 Bachelor of Vision Science/OP85 Master of Optometry dual degree award.  Your previous overseas studies in optometry may be considered for advanced standing towards the five-year program.


Your application for OP45/OP85 must include:

  • Details of your Optometry/Vision Science undergraduate degree including course overview and unit outlines. 
  • Details of any assessment regarding your qualifications you may have received from the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand. 

02 Feb 2026
2 Years
Feb

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,500 AUD
International
39,900 AUD

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