Doctor of Optometry

The University of Western Australia

Graduate entry to OptometryEntry requirementsTo be considered for admission into the OD, an applicant must have:have a bachelor's degree in biomedical science, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA. Recognised bachelors degrees are those conferred by Australian universities or higher education institutions recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework or the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR). While academic results from postgraduate study will be taken into account, postgraduate studies undertaken without a bachelors degree cannot be accepted as an equivalent qualificationthe equivalent of a Selection Weighted Average Mark (sWAM) of at least 65Applicants who can meet the prerequisites and sWAM may be offered an interview. After the interviews, final ranking for course offers is by sWAM and interview score (equally weighted). Prerequisites and recommended prior studyApplicants must complete a bachelor's degree in biomedical science, or an equivalent bachelor's qualification and must meet the following prerequisites:Chemistry – Year 12 ATAR Chemistry is accepted, or a tertiary chemistry unitMathematics OR Statistics – Year 12 ATAR Mathematics Applications or higher is accepted, or a tertiary mathematics or statistics unitMicrobiology – tertiary level (for example MICR2209, MICR2208 or equivalent foundation unit)Pharmacology – tertiary level (for example PHAR2210 or equivalent foundation unit)