Bachelor of Vision Science

The Bachelor of Vision Science is a 3 year program that will provide students with foundation knowledge and skills with a specific focus on optical and vision sciences. Students will broaden their learning with studies in business and management related areas. The course will also provide a pathway for students to enter the Master of Optometry. Successful completion of both the Bachelor of Vision Science and Master of Optometry is intended to allow students to apply for registration with the Optometry Board of Australia to practice as an optometrist in Australia.

Admission to this course is based on an entrance rank. A rank can be achieved by the following means:
- Year 12 ATAR
- other Australian Qualification
- work experience
- overseas qualification

We also offer a number of entry initiatives that give you the opportunity to gain entry to the University via alternate pathway programs and admissions schemes.
More information is available on our Alternative Entry page: http://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/applications/apply-now/alternative-entry

Additional admission requirements

Clinical practice is a key component of the program and is assessed. Students may be required to complete this component outside of teaching time. Prior to commencing clinical practice, all students need to present a complete immunisation schedule, and First Aid certificates including CPR, as a requirement of the ACT and NSW health departments. All students are required to undergo a 'working with vulnerable people' check, an Australian Federal Police Record Check prior to undertaking clinical experience in the ACT, and a NSW Police check before undertaking practice in NSW.

An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).