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University of Canberra

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Bachelor of Vision Science

  • Bachelor

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.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor
Study Mode
Online, In person
Intake Months
Feb, Sep, Nov, Dec

About this course

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. Professional accreditation

This course is accredited with the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ). Successful completion of both the Bachelor of Vision Science AND the Master of Optometry course at the University of Canberra will allow graduates the chance to apply for registration with the Optometry Board of Australia to practice as an optometrist.

Please note that the Master of Optometry (374JA) is Fee Paying from 2024.

Entry requirements

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

Admission to this course is competitive. Applications will be assessed on the basis of academic merit and the number of available places. Domestic applications will open on the 1st September. First offer round applications must be received by 30th November with offers being released mid-December. Applications remain open while vacancies exist for ongoing consideration of offers.
Applications from international students are accepted on an ongoing basis while vacancies exist. Please refer to the key dates (https://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/apply-to-uc/key-dates) for further information.

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.

Assumed knowledge

ACT: Mathematical Methods major; Chemistry major; and Physics major. NSW: Mathematics; Physics; and Chemistry.

Periods course is open for new admissions
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Domestic International
2024 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 05 February 2024
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 03 February 2025
2026 Bruce, Canberra Semester 1 02 February 2026
Credit arrangements

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.

Study locations

Canberra

Online

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at University of Canberra.
85.7%
Overall satisfaction
91.2%
Skill scale
71.4%
Teaching scale
70.7%
Employed full-time
$62.9k
Average salary