Ways to get into Optometry (1 Viewer)

[student228]

At the moment I am not feeling very confident about what mark I will receive for hsc, and currently the atar cut off for Optometry is about 95 the last time I checked. If i was not to achieve this atar, are there any other ways to get into that field?

 

[si2136]

Vision Science and transfer

EDIT: Isn't Optometry a postgrad course now?

 

[student228]

I'm not entirely sure, I need to do a little more research. Would going into medical science and transferring into vision science be an option?

 

[si2136]

I'm not entirely sure, I need to do a little more research. Would going into medical science and transferring into vision science be an option?

Yeah, I definitely confirmed that it has changed now. You can do science and major in Vision Science and get a good WAM and do masters in Optom.

or just vision science

 

[student228]

Yeah, I definitely confirmed that it has changed now. You can do science and major in Vision Science and get a good WAM and do masters in Optom.

or just vision science

Isn't the atar for vision science around 95+?

 

[si2136]

Isn't the atar for vision science around 95+?

Since it's a new system now, no one knows.

Vision Science used to be a major, not an actual degree now.

 

[Triseratops]

Hey! Im assuming you want to get into optom at UNSW. If you dont think you can reach the 95+ ATAR (even with bonus points and all) for B vision science (or B advanced science), you also have the option of going into B science (guaranteed entry at 85 ATAR) and majoring in vision science, and then transfer into B vision science after your first year of studies. And then as si2136 said, after you complete your undergrad degree in vision science, you can apply for the masters in optometry.

Aint gonna lie though, vision science is not an easy trek! you have been warned!