Doctor of Optometry
Offered by The University of Melbourne (UniMelb). CRICOS course code 072811B.
Where it's taught
- Parkville, VIC The University of Melbourne
Details
- Field: Optical Science (Optometry)
- Language: English
- Includes work placement
Graduate outcomes (international graduates)
Veterinary science, 2025: full-time work 78.6%, any work 79.3%, median salary n/a.
The University of Melbourne, 2023-2025: full-time work 56.3%, median salary $71,000.
Figures are for the study area or provider, not this course. Source: Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025 (International Report), QILT, Australian Government Department of Education. qilt.edu.au
Getting to The University of Melbourne (UniMelb), Parkville (Swanston St): Nearest station is Melbourne University/Swanston St #1 (light rail 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64 +2), 125 m away. Also Lygon St/Elgin St #112 (light rail 1, 6), 196 m away, Parkville Railway Station (train Sunbury), 487 m away, Lincoln Square/Swanston St #3 (light rail 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64 +2), 493 m away. Buses within 500 m: 200, 207, 241, 305, 402, 505, 546 (closest stop: Elgin St/Lygon St, 281 m). Plan a trip (PTV journey planner).
Working while you study: a student visa lets you work up to 48 hours a fortnight during term and unlimited hours in scheduled breaks. The national minimum wage is $26.44 an hour, or $33.05 casual (most student jobs are casual), so a full 24 hours a week pays about $793 before tax. Most students work in hospitality, retail, cleaning, aged care, delivery and warehousing. Visa rules · Fair Work pay rates.
What this page cannot tell you
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- Entry requirements — the qualifications you need to join
- English level — the IELTS, PTE or similar score you need
- Start dates — which months the course begins
- Credit for past study — whether your past study makes the course shorter
- Whether places are available now
Each school sets these rules. They can be different for each country and each student. They also change between intakes. Ask The University of Melbourne (UniMelb) directly. Get the answer in writing before you pay anything.
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