The new graduate programme in Optometry is the only program of its kind in the southern hemisphere and will emphasise advanced clinical practice, research readiness and leadership.
Building on bioscience knowledge from a prior undergraduate qualification, the course will prepare the student for full-scope clinical practice and patient management, including ocular therapies.
This course is equivalent to a masters level programme.
Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne is the oldest university in Victoria, Australia. One of the group of eight research universities in Australia, the University of Melbourne is a publicly funded institution and one of Australia's top ranking universities.