Hi. I was wondering what my chances are of getting into optometry anywhere (QUT, Flinders, UNSW or Deakin) I got an ATAR of 96.4 and a UMAT of 50 (46 percentile) I understand I'm not going to get UNSW with my results. I am also considered rural. Thanks for your time ^_ ..read more

Hi everyone, I was just wandering how the prospects are looking for optometry in the near future and the salary cap I would most likely hit as i progress in the field. Also Is opening private practices no longer a viable option ..read more

For those considering Optometry as an alternative career to medicine/dentistry, this is the page that'll list all UNDERGRADUATE accredited courses (Australian Programs) that'll allow you to practice as an Optometrist in a very digestible table much like Med schools Selection Criteria Y12s & Non-standards AND... Read more ..read more

Hey I'm completing my HSC this year and I was looking to gain entry into B Actuary/Science with a major in vision science, later hoping to do Optometry I have a predicted atar of about 98.2 so I should get an offer Is completing this degree equivalent to that of B Vision Science? If not, will I gain exemptions for subjects completed and have years taken off the course? Thanks in advance for your help ..read more

Hi all, I'm wondering if it's possible to specialise in neuro-opthalmics after finishing my degree? If so, how do I do it? Is this possible in Aus or is this just in the US? I read an article about Dr Kelly Malloy (links posted below) who specialised in this field after training as an optometrist in the US and I'm wondering if I can undertake similar training here that would allow me to specialise. I'm studying at Optometry at QUT at the moment and the specialist clinics doesn't seem to... Read more ..read more

Hi all, long time lurker first time poster here! I have offers for both and I'm wondering which uni is better for optometry: QUT or Flinders? What's your experience with the unis and what do you think about the course structure and staff? Thanks in advance ..read more

The 2019 LSR in UNSW is listed as 99.2 however the lowest atar is listed as 92.9 Does this mean that if no adjustment factors are applied the lowest atar required is 99.2 Further, I'm a student within Sydney applying domestically with a received UCAT score of 2840 and a predicted atar of 97.5/98. Is there a chance I make it into the Master of Clinical Optometry course as undergraduate ..read more

Hi am currently studying at UWA a bachelor of science and am planning to apply for optometry interestate and was wandering what are my options ..read more

Hi all, I was just checkin to see whether the competition for the doctor of optometry at unimelb is less competitive and less difficult in its entry compared to the medical schools. If so what would be a competitive GPA and GAMSAT score for it. Thanks ..read more

Just as the title says ..read more