Bachelor of Health Science

Bachelor

NOTE: This course is for students wishing to pursue our Optometry Pathway. Optometry is an important and rewarding career within the health industry. Optometrists support eye and vision care for a range of patients, from babies and children through to the elderly.

Key details

Degree Type

Bachelor

Duration

3 - 7 years full-time

Course Code

53K

International Fees

$30,950 per year / $96,138 total

About this course

NOTE: This course is for students wishing to pursue our Optometry Pathway.

Optometry is an important and rewarding career within the health industry. Optometrists support eye and vision care for a range of patients, from babies and children through to the elderly. They provide a variety of services including vision checks and tests, treating eye injuries, glasses and lens fitting, and monitoring of eye conditions.

With our Optometry Pathway Course, you will study one year on the Launceston campus at the University of Tasmania. This foundation year will cover the basics in chemistry, anatomy and physiology, physics, biochemistry and cell biology. You will then transfer to South Australia for a further four years of study, graduating with a Bachelor of Medical Science (Vision Science)/Master of Optometry, from Flinders University.

During your study with Flinders University, you will undertake a range of placements within the industry. Most of these placements occur within private practice, and where possible your placements will be organised at facilities within Tasmania. This means you will be learning from the professionals who you will one day work alongside.

This double degree from Flinders University prepares you with the skills you will need to provide vital optometry services to the community. When you finish the degree, you will have the qualifications to become a registered optometrist. You can choose to begin your practice, or follow a pathway through to a career in research.

Entry requirements

This course is available on campus only. Due to a technical issue in the application system you will see an option for "off campus". Please do not select this option: Only select "on-campus".

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you're not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.

DOMESTIC APPLICANTS

Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education (completed in the past two years)

The minimum ATAR for this course is 95. Applicants are ranked by ATAR and offers made based on the number of places available. The lowest ATAR to receive an offer may change from year to year based on the number of applications we receive.

To be eligible for an offer, you must also meet the subject prerequisites listed below.

Domestic applicants with higher education study

To be eligible for an offer, you must have:

Completed a course at Associate Degree level or higher at any Australian higher education provider (or an equivalent overseas qualification); or
Completed at least four units of study (equivalent to 50 UTAS credit points) of a course at Associate Degree level (or an equivalent overseas qualification) with results equivalent to a grade point average of 5.25 on a 7 point-scale. If you have failed any units your application may be subject to further review before an offer is made

You must also meet the subject prerequisites listed below.

You can enquire online for advice on converting your results into grade point average on a 7-point scale.

Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study

To be

eligible for an offer, you must have:

completed a Certificate IV or higher in a health-related field; or
completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in any field

You must also meet the subject prerequisites listed below.

Domestic applicants with work and life experience

Applicants are not admitted to this course on the basis of work and life experience. You can enquire online for advice on available pathways and alternative course options.

Subject Prerequisites

To be an eligible for an offer, you must have studies or experience equivalent to a satisfactory achievement in all of the following Tasmanian Senior Secondary subjects:

Chemistry (CHM415115); and
General Mathematics (MTG315115) (or higher); and
Physics (PHY415115);

You can enquire online for information on interstate and international equivalents to the Tasmanian senior secondary subjects above. If you have not met this prerequisite you will need to complete a UTAS foundation unit before you start your course.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATION

If your ability to access or participate in education has been affected by circumstances beyond your control, you can apply for special consideration as part of your application. We will consider a range of factors for special consideration, including economic hardship, a serious medical condition or disability.

We can only approve applications for special consideration where we are confident that you have the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in your studies. If your application is not approved, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best alternative pathway to your chosen course.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

This course is not available to international students.

Course structure

Need help choosing your first year units? Try the Unit Selection Guide.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at University of Tasmania.

82.8%

Overall satisfaction

84.3%

Skill scale

66.7%

Teaching scale

83.8%

Employed full-time

$86.5k

Average salary

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