Doctor of Optometry
The Doctor of Optometry is a Masters Degree (Coursework) course from The University of Melbourne (UniMelb). The CRICOS code for this course is 072811B. The main language of Doctor of Optometry is English.
In Australia, training providers must be approved for registration on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) before they can teach overseas students. The Doctor of Optometry is an approved CRICOS course from The University of Melbourne (UniMelb).
The field of studies for Doctor of Optometry is Health, Optical Science and Optometry.
Course Details
The Doctor of Optometry at The University of Melbourne (UniMelb) has following details.
| Course name | Doctor of Optometry |
|---|---|
| Course status | Active |
| CRICOS Course Code | 072811B |
| Institute Name | The University of Melbourne (UniMelb) |
| Location & State | PARKVILLE, VIC (3010) • Study in VIC |
| Regional Status | Category 1 (Major City Metro) |
| Broad Field | Health |
| Narrow Field | Optical Science |
| Detailed Field | Optometry |
Course Fees
The estimated total course fees for Doctor of Optometry is around $320,342.00. This includes $320,192.00 tuition fee and $150.00 non-tuition fee.
| Tuition fee | $320,192.00 |
|---|---|
| Non-tuition fee | $150.00 |
| Estimated total fees | $320,342.00 |
Related: Other Masters Degree (Coursework)Courses fromThe University of Melbourne (UniMelb).
Course Duration
The Course duration on CRICOS must accurately reflect the time taken by a student to complete the course including any reasonable compulsory periods of orientation.
| Course duration | 208 weeks / 4.0 years |
|---|
The total course duration for Doctor of Optometry is around 208 weeks. The registered duration cannot exceed the time required for completing the course on the basis of the normal amount of full-time study, and must not include any period of work-based training unless this is necessary in order to obtain the course qualification. Course duration should not include the period between when assessments or examinations for the course have been completed, and the time when results become available.
This course includes work component of hours per week and total 13 weeks which is total of 2860 hours of Work. Work component hours (WIL hours) that are formally registered as part of the course are not included in the fortnight limitation.
Course Locations
The Doctor of Optometry course is available at following locations of The University of Melbourne (UniMelb).
| Location | City | State |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Melbourne | PARKVILLE | VIC |
FAQs - Doctor of Optometry
Frequently Asked Questions
The total course fee for Doctor of Optometry is $320,342.00. This includes $320,192.00 tuition fees and $150.00 non-tuition fees.
Related Courses - Doctor of Optometry
| Course | State | Estimated total fees |
|---|---|---|
| Master of OptometryatQueensland University of Technology (QUT) | QLD | $82,600.00 |
| Master of OptometryatThe University of New South Wales (UNSW) | NSW | $81,500.00 |
| Bachelor of Vision Science / Master of OptometryatDeakin University (Deakin) | VIC | $252,278.40 |
| Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Clinical OptometryatThe University of New South Wales (UNSW) | NSW | $332,000.00 |
| Master of Clinical OptometryatThe University of New South Wales (UNSW) | NSW | $104,500.00 |