About the course

Learn about visual health issues and gain discipline-specific knowledge and skills to be work-ready. You'll graduate as a qualified optometrist. Deakin offers Australia’s first accelerated Bachelor/Masters course, which means you can graduate and begin your career sooner. This is made possible due to Deakin’s trimester system whereby you will undertake ten consecutive trimesters starting from Trimester 1.

　　During the course you will investigate the structure and function of the visual system while learning about various visual health issues and their wider impact on the local and international community. Gain crucial skills in the clinical assessment, treatment and management of eye and vision disorders, as well as forming a strong understanding of the ethical, legal and professional standards of practice.

　　Your clinical placement rotations take place in both metropolitan and regional or rural settings, where you will consolidate your knowledge and skills under the supervision of qualified optometrists. As a student resident you will learn in one of a range of clinical optometric and medical settings.

　　As well as preparing you to diagnose and manage ocular conditions, this unique combined degree has a strong emphasis on the underlying social and environmental factors that contribute to the health gap between regional communities and urban populations, ensuring you graduate with a well-rounded understanding of the field of optometry. On successful completion of this accredited course, you can apply for registration to practise as an optometrist in Australia and New Zealand. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Trimester 1 (March), 2024	Waurn Ponds
Trimester 1 (March), 2024	Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus - Online Start
Trimester 1 (March), 2025	Waurn Ponds
Trimester 1 (March), 2025	Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus - Online Start
Trimester 1 (March), 2026	Waurn Ponds
Trimester 1 (March), 2026	Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus - Online Start

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How to apply

Entry requirements for Deakin University

Award certificates. Academic Transcripts. All Official Transcripts. Certificate of completion of High School. International Baccalaureate Diploma - 25. IELTS - 7.0 (No band lower than 7.0). TOEFL IBT - 94 (Writing 27). TOEFL PBT - 600 (Writing 5).

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Deakin University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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