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Master of Optometry

University of Canberra, Canberra · Canberra · UC - Canberra, Bruce · Science, Medicine & Health

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Key facts

University
University of Canberra, Canberra
Campus
UC - Canberra, Bruce · Bruce
City
Canberra, ACT
Qualification
Masters
Duration
2 years
Delivery
On Campus
Next start
15 Feb 2027 · Semester 1 2027
Annual tuition · 2027
AUD 47,000 (indicative)
Study area
Science, Medicine & Health

Start dates

  • Semester 1 2027, 2027 Starts 15 February 2027 UC - Canberra, Bruce
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

English language requirements

  • IELTS Academic — 7 overall (no band below 7)

    There are non-standard English language requirements for this course. To be eligible you must have an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 7.0, with no band score below 7.0. For alternate/equivalent ways of meeting the English requirements for this course please view the English Proficiency Requirements document on the university website.

Academic entry requirements

  • The Master of Optometry (374JA) is only open to students who have completed the Bachelor of Vision Science (372JA) at the University of Canberra. Applicants who are studying a Bachelor of Vision Science from another institution are encouraged to apply for admission into the Bachelor of Vision Science (372JA) at UC to become eligible for the Masters. These applicants are eligible to apply for consideration of credit towards a UC Bachelor of Vision Science (in accordance with UC's credit policy and procedure) to reduce the duration of this course. Additional admission requirements A limited number of Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) are available for this course. CSPs will be allocated on the basis of academic merit and applications must be submitted by 31 October in the year prior to commencement. Applicants who decline their fee offer will not be considered for a Commonwealth supported place. Assumed knowledge None.

About this course

Master of Optometry is a masters course at University of Canberra, Canberra in Canberra, ACT. It is listed as 2 years of study. Published intakes include Semester 1 2027, 2027, Semester 1, Semester 2. Annual tuition is listed at AUD 47,000 for 2027 (indicative). The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 7 (no band below 7).

Course details come from the Educircle verified catalogue, sourced from official university publications. Where a figure is not shown, the university has not published it — an Educircle counsellor confirms it with the institution before you apply.

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Administrative details

Course code
374JA
CRICOS
094979G

You will need these when you apply. CRICOS is the code under which this course is registered for international students.

Source: Educircle verified course catalogue. University course page Last updated February 2026. Tuition is set by the university and can change.