Optometry and vision sciences
Pursue a career that is constantly evolving and rewarding
About Optometry and vision sciences
Optometry and vision sciences combines optical, visual and biomedical sciences with clinical decision-making and patient care.
Enjoy learning about healthcare in context as you become a member of an active department that focuses on hands-on learning.
Our state-of-the-art facilities, clinical education and fieldwork placements offer the best possible practical experience to prepare you for a rewarding career in optometry.
Discover how to become an Optometrist
Graduate degree pathways
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Why study at the University of Melbourne
A meaningful career
Make a difference to people’s lives from day one with hands-on learning and clinical placements at leading health organisations.
Taught by leading experts
Learn from academics doing groundbreaking research across health fields.
Industry engagement
Benefit from strong interdisciplinary collaborations across the University, and our hospital and research institute partners.
Hear from our students
Find out what motivated our current students to choose Melbourne, and the impact studying with us has had on their lives and careers.
One of the best things about the course is that we are exposed to the clinical aspect of optometry quite early on.
Victoria Ahmadzai - Doctor of Optometry