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    Bachelor of Vision Science

    Queensland University of Technology

    Queensland University of Technology

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    Australia, Brisbane

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    065380A

    Campuses

    Kelvin Grove

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2024
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 41,800  / year
    Next Intake February-2024

    Bachelor of Vision Science

    About

    Highlights

    • After completion of Bachelor of Vision Science and then Master of Optometry, graduates are able to practise as an optometrist and register with the Optometry Board of Australia.
    • Prepare for a career in private practice and specialise in fields like contact lens practice, paediatric vision, occupational health vision or low vision care.
    • Practise clinical skills under the supervision of registered optometrists at the on-campus QUT Health Clinics.
    • Choose to travel and complete clinical training in rural and remote Australia, or overseas.

    Why choose this course?

    QUT offers the only optometry training in Queensland. The optometry program includes a three-year Bachelor of Vision Science followed by a two-year Master of Optometry.

    Our course is embedded with clinical experience that prepares you to treat patients from a variety of social and cultural groups, a wide range of ages, and a diversity of eye conditions. You will work with a range of complex instruments and learn to use clinical judgement to treat patients.

    At our on-campus optometry clinic you will practise clinical skills under the supervision of registered optometrists. You will treat patients and provide specialist services in ophthalmic lenses, contact lenses, children's vision, dry eye, glaucoma, and other eye diseases and chronic conditions with ocular effects, such as diabetes. This experience is extended with opportunities to participate in off-campus activities that focus on prevention and treatment within the wider community, and clinical placements in optometric practices, ophthalmology practices and other healthcare settings. You may also choose to travel and complete clinical training in rural and remote Australia, or overseas. In recent years our students have travelled to the UK, Mexico, India, Japan, Vanuatu, and Singapore.

    You will receive individual attention from experienced lecturers and clinicians. All of our staff conduct vision research and our clinical supervisors are experienced optometrists. Our staff maintain relationships with the profession, and our guest lecturers are optometrists from private practice and other health disciplines such as the medical and pharmacy professions.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    ATAR/selection rank threshold 98.50 These thresholds are the lowest adjusted scores to which QUT made an offer in Semester 1, 2022. Don't have a ATAR/selection rank? Find out other ways you can apply Course code OP45 QTAC code 425312 CRICOS code 065380A Delivery Kelvin Grove Delivery Kelvin Grove Duration 3 years full-time Duration 3 years full-time Entry February Entry February Deferment You can defer your offer and postpone the start of your course for one year.

    Career

    Students may choose not to complete the Master of Optometry, exiting with a three-year Bachelor of Vision Science, to pursue a research career (following completion of an honours year) or find employment in the optical industry.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 41,800 

    How to Apply

    Depending on your level of English language proficiency, there are different programs you can study. There are no academic requirements.

    General English (5-45 week program)

    No proof of English proficiency required.

    English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

    You will need to meet the English language level required for your course. There are 6 EAP programs available depending on your level of English:

    • EAP 1 Extended
    • EAP 1 Standard
    • EAP 2 Extended
    • EAP 2 Standard
    • EAP 3 Extended
    • EAP 3 Standard

    IELTS Advanced

    You will need to meet the English language level required for our IELTS Advanced program.

    Program dates

    To see our upcoming start dates visit our Program dates.

    IELTS Test Centre

    If you are in Australia, you can complete an IELTS exam at our IELTS Test Centre.

    English entry test

    If you are in Australia, you can sit for our QUT College English entry test for entry into:

    • general English programs
    • English for Academic Purposes
    • foundation programs
    • diploma programs.

    There is no cost for these tests.

    Complete the entry test application form (PDF file, 282.8 KB) and submit it to QUT College by the closing date listed on the form.

    On the day of your test, register at QUT College reception and present your photo ID. You will be provided with test instructions at this time.

    Tuition fees

    Check your course information to see the tuition fees for your program.

    Your offer letter will let you know what the indicative fees are for a full-time study period.

    Tuition fees usually increase each year. Read the international student fee policy (PDF file, 245.4 KB) and refund policy (PDF file, 132.5 KB) before you accept your offer.

    Enrolment fee

    There is an enrolment fee of $175 when you accept your offer.

    Airport reception

    You can organise for us to pick you up at the airport when you arrive. The fee for this service is $110.

    Living costs

    While you are living and studying in Brisbane, you will have to pay for:

    • travel
    • accommodation
    • books
    • living costs

    Living in Brisbane

    We have services in place to help you settle in including accommodation services to help you find somewhere to live.

    Complete the application

    You can complete and submit the application via the QUT Application Portal

    Apply now

    Attach required documents

    Ensure that you upload all the required documents. This includes:

    • a photocopy of your passport
    • proof of English language proficiency, if required.

    What happens next?

    You will usually receive an outcome of your application within 1-2 weeks.

    If your application is successful, we'll send you:

    • an offer letter
    • instructions on how to pay your tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

    To accept your offer, you must:

    • check that all your information is correct
    • complete your online acceptance of offer form
    • pay your tuition fees, enrolment fee, and your health cover.

    Make sure you read and understand the international student fee policy (PDF file, 245.4 KB) and refund policy (PDF file, 132.5 KB).

    When we receive your acceptance, we'll send you an electronic confirmation of enrolment (eCoE). Check that all the information on the eCoE is correct. You will need your eCoE to apply for your visa.

    Student visa

    Use your CoE to organise your Australian student visa online through your closest overseas Australian embassy or consulate.

    You must nominate the overseas embassy or consulate where you will be applying for your visa on your acceptance of offer form. Choose the closest one to your city of residence to avoid delays in your visa processing.

    Visa assessment

    Your application for a visa will be assessed by the Department of Home Affairs. Find more information about visa assessment processes via the Department of Home Affairs website.

    Other visas

    Students from some countries may be eligible to study our English programs on a working holiday or tourist visa. You must do your research and ensure that your visa is valid to study in Australia.

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