Doctor of Optometry
Study Area
Health,Medicine and Pharmacy
Study Level
Postgraduate
University
The University of Western Australia
State
WA
Course Detail
Campus
Crawley
Intake Time
January
Standard Duration
3 Years
About the Course
The Doctor of Optometry (DOpt) is an exciting new postgraduate course designed to meet the growing demand for eyecare in Australia. This course prepares you with the professional attributes and skills required for professional practice, so you can deliver safe and responsive person-centred care. Theory and problem-based learning will direct you through the program. The Doctor of Optometry will see you regularly apply your theoretical knowledge in real-world situations, with an emphasis on clinical practice in metro, rural and remote regions of WA, eyecare research and integration into public and private eyecare pathways. Your hands-on and industry supported degree has strong employment and salary prospects.
Requirements
Average Score
At Least GPA 5.0
IELTS
6.5 overall and individual band scores of 6.0
Background Requirements
YES
The University of Western Australia
