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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Doctor of Optometry

  • Doctorate (PhD)

As a Doctor of Optometry you can make a difference to the health of our community by detecting, diagnosing and managing the increasing eye complications from chronic diseases and conditions suffered by millions of Australians.

Key details

Degree Type
Doctorate (PhD)
Course Code
0101919
Study Mode
In person

About this course

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The Doctor of Optometry (OD) is an exciting new postgraduate course designed to meet the growing demand for eyecare in Australia.

This course prepares you with the professional attributes and skills required for professional practice, so you can deliver safe and responsive person-centred care.
Theory and problem-based learning will direct you through the program. The Doctor of Optometry will see you regularly apply your theoretical knowledge in real-world situations, with an emphasis on clinical practice in metro, rural and remote regions of WA, eyecare research and integration into public and private eyecare pathways.
Your hands-on and industry supported degree has strong employment and salary prospects.

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

To practice as an optometrist in Australia, all graduates are required to register with the Optometry Board of Australia. Graduates can take advantage of high employment rates, with employment opportunities in varied industries such as the private sector, government, not-for-profit and other agencies. You could become a private practitioner in a community practice or hospital based optometrist or explore a career in academia or research.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
77.5%
Overall satisfaction
86.3%
Skill scale
71.3%
Teaching scale
84.3%
Employed full-time
$67.4k
Average salary