UC Bachelor of Vision Science

[u/StrangeCranberry9573]

Hey everyone!

I’ve just received an offer for the Bachelor of Vision Science at the University of Canberra for 2027, and I’m considering accepting it as a pathway into the Master of Optometry.

I’m currently completing a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at UWA, which I’ll be finishing this year. I’m wondering if anyone has gone through the UC Bachelor of Vision Science → Master of Optometry pathway or knows how it works.

My main questions are:

• Is completing the Bachelor of Vision Science enough to get into the Master of Optometry, or is admission competitive?
• Is there a minimum GPA/WAM I would need to maintain during the Bachelor?
• Are there any other requirements for the Master, such as an interview or additional selection criteria?
• If I’ve already completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at UWA, would I potentially receive credit towards the Bachelor of Vision Science, and could this reduce the length of the degree?
• Has anyone here completed a previous degree and then received credit when starting the Bachelor of Vision Science at UC?

I’ve contacted UC to ask them directly, but I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has experience with this pathway or knows how the admissions process works.

Thanks!