UndergraduateNursing & Health Sciences
Bachelor of Vision Science
Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
About this program
QUT's Bachelor of Vision Science is a three-year undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Health, taught at the Brisbane campuses. It is the first stage of QUT's five-year optometry pathway: graduates continue to the Master of Optometry and are then eligible to register with the Optometry Board of Australia. The degree covers ocular anatomy, optics, visual science and clinical skills. Graduates who complete the master's practise as optometrists.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 6 parts
- Year 1
- Semester 1: Cell and Molecular Biology
- Human Anatomy
- Communication for Health Professionals
- Walking on Country
- Year 1
- Semester 2: Human Physiology
- Mathematics and Statistics for Medical Science
- Foundations of Optometric Practice
- Optics 1
- Year 2
- Semester 1: Disease Processes
- Ocular Anatomy and Physiology 1
- Ophthalmic Science 1
- Seeing Me
- Skills for a Diverse World
- Year 2
- Semester 2: Visual Science 1
- Ocular Anatomy and Physiology 2
- Ophthalmic Science 2
- Introduction to Clinical Therapeutics for Health
- Year 3
- Semester 1: Visual Science 2
- Diseases of the Eye 1
- Ocular Examination Skills 1
- Ocular Pharmacology
- Year 3
- Semester 2: Microbiology
- Binocular Vision and Myopia Control
- Diseases of the Eye 2
- Ocular Examination Skills 2
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Completion of Australian Year 12 (or equivalent international senior secondary qualification), minimum ATAR/selection rank of 97.00.
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