This course is the second component of a five year dual degree program, comprising a three year Bachelor of Vision Science (OP45), followed by a two year Master of Optometry (OP85). NOTE that: both degrees need to be completed before a graduate can apply for registration as an optometrist there is no direct entry to the OP85 course all applicants enter the program through the OP45 Bachelor of Vision Science and progress to the OP85 course on successful completion of the OP45 course

Successful completion of QUT's Bachelor of Vision Science with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on QUT's 7 -point scale. Students who have not completed QUT’s Bachelor of Vision Science The Master of Optometry course provides the second component of the OP45 Bachelor of Vision Science/OP85 Master of Optometry dual degree entry-level program which leads to registration as an optometrist for practice in the optometry profession in Australia. It is not designed to provide qualified optometrists with a masters level qualification. If you already have an optometry qualification and are seeking to practice as an optometrist in Australia, you should contact the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (www.ocanz.org) regarding the assessment process for overseas trained optometrists wishing to practice optometry in Australia. If you wish to obtain an Australian optometry qualification then you will need to apply for the OP45 Bachelor of Vision Science/OP85 Master of Optometry dual degree award. Your previous overseas studies in optometry may be considered for advanced standing towards the five-year program. Your application for OP45/OP85 should include: Details of your Optometry/Vision Science undergraduate degree including course overview and unit outlines. Details of any assessment regarding your qualifications you may have received from the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand English: Academic IELTS 7.0 with no individual band below 6.5, Internet-based (IBT) TOEFL: a score of 98 (Writing 21) Pearson PTE Academic 65 overall with no individual skill below 58