Bachelor of Health Sciences (Vision Science)/Master of Optometry

City Campus, South Australia, Australia

Level: Bachelor
Duration: 5 years full-time (or equivalent part-time)
Campus: Bedford Park (SA)
Intl. Tuition: Fee not confirmed
Intake: 2027-03-01

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Course Overview

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The University at a Glance

Student Population: 24,896
Staff Ratio: 16.0:1
International: 25.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate: 78.0%; of graduates employed

City & Location

Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Admission notes

Recent secondary Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) or equivalent recent year 12 qualification (including the International Baccalaureate Diploma), and achieve a competitive selection rank.
UniTEST: If you are completing an Australian Year 12 qualification this year, uniTEST is available to enhance your chances of getting into this course.
We will select students based on Year 12 results combined with uniTEST performance.
If you take the test and dont do so well, dont worry, we will only consider your ATAR Selection Rank.
If you have studied at higher education level for a total of more than two years, you are not eligible to use your year 12 results.
Higher Ed Completed or partially completed a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or Completed a University Foundation Studies, Bridging or Enabling program If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years, you must not have accumulated more than a total of two full-time years of higher education study in order to use your bridging program results.
Work-Life Other Completed a non-recent SACE or equivalent secondary education qualification with a competitive selection rank, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB), or STAT multiple choice test.
If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years, you must not have accumulated more than a total of two full-time years of higher education study in order to use your STAT results.
VET Completed an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate III level or above.
TAFElink is a guaranteed entry pathway if youve completed a TAFE/VET Certificate IV or higher level qualification (provided you meet the course prerequisite requirements).
Guaranteed entry levels are published at TAFElink | Police check SA Health require that all employees, volunteers and students on placements who will be in contact with children, young people, vulnerable adults and recipients of Aged Care Services to comply with State and National legislation requiring them to have a valid criminal history screening check.
The screening process is managed by the Department of Human Services (DHS) Screening Unit .
Assumed Knowledge Stage 2 Chemistry, Mathematical Methods, Physics Essential requirements In order to complete this degree, students will need to fulfil placement requirements and undertake compulsory field placements.
Rural and remote subquota An annual sub quota is available for applicants from rural and remote areas.
To be considered for the rural and remote subquota you must apply to SATAC in the normal way.
You must also, within 10 working days after submitting your application, submit a Statutory Declaration which confirms that you have lived in non-metropolitan areas of Australia (Remoteness Classifications RA2 to RA5) for at least five consecutive years, or 10 years cumulatively, from birth (i.e. during any period of your life).
This is assessed based on your primary residential address.
Upload your completed form to your SATAC application.
You can check your eligibility in accordance with the definition above using the Australian Government's Health Workforce Locator .
Enter the address you wish to search for using the 'ASGS Remoteness Area' '2021'.
Indigenous subquota An annual subquota of up to five places is available for Indigenous applicants.
To be considered for the Indigenous subquota, you must apply to SATAC in the normal way.
You must also, within 10 working days after submitting your application, submit a document signed under Common Seal from an incorporated Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander organisation in the community from which you originate or are recognised, confirming that you are recognised by that community.
If you are unable to provide a document signed under Common Seal, you may provide a Statutory Declaration to SATAC confirming you are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island descent.
Applicants are advised that should they receive an offer for a place in the degree through the Indigenous subquota it will be conditional on providing a certified copy of a community seal letter, or a Statutory Declaration confirming eligibility if this has not already been provided to SATAC.

Source: CourseSeeker (Australian Government), retrieved September 2026. Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

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Campus & City Life

Student Population: 24,896; Total students
Staff Ratio: 16:1; Students per staff
International Students: 25%; Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size: Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative): Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative): 8.5/10
Transport: Good (close to station or regional airport)
Social Scene: Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle

University Stats

Total Students24,896

Student-to-Staff Ratio16:1

International Students25%

Safety Index (indicative)8.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment: 78%; Employed after graduation

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition: Fee not confirmed; Check the university's official fee page

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