Bachelor of Vision Science
Duration 3 years
2018 Lowest Rank* 96.00
2019 GE Rank¹ 97.00
Assumed knowledge Mathematics, Chemistry,
Physics, English Advanced
Graduates of the Bachelor of Vision Science have
a broad and deep understanding of sensory
processes that underlie vision, including optics,
anatomy, eye disorders, clinical optometry,
ocular therapy, psychophysics, sensation
and perception.
Career opportunities
A wide range of optics, vision science and
ophthalmology research laboratories which
involve the development of vision correction
devices such as contact lenses, spectacles,
ocular implants, imaging, and drug development.
Structure
22 Vision Science
Core Courses
2 General Education
non-science courses
Bachelor of Vision Science / Master of Clinical Optometry
Duration 5 years
2018 Lowest Rank* 99.00
2019 GE Rank¹ N/A
Assumed knowledge Mathematics, Chemistry,
Physics and English Advanced
Graduates of this program, combining the
theoretical discipline of vision science with the
clinical art of primary eye care, can register
as an optometrist in Australia having studied
the physiology of the eye, the diagnosis
and management of ocular disease, the
psychophysics of vision and the neuroscience of
the brain.
Career opportunities
Optometrist. May focus in clinical practice,
paediactric optometry, contact lenses, public
health, sports vision or low vision rehabilitation.
Structure
22 Vision Science
Core Courses
16 Clinical Optometry
Masters courses
2 General Education
on-science courses