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Bachelor of Vision Science
Vision science examines how the eye and brain produce sight, and the technology used to measure and correct it.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 64.2
- Lowest offered at University of Canberra, 2024
- How you can study
- On campus
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- NSW, ACT
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Vision Science asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- an interest in how the eye and vision work
- care and attention when testing or recording details
- an easy manner with people who need help
- patience for study that builds slowly over time
Before you start
Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.
Where you can study this course
There are 2 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.
- Website for University of Canberra (opens in a new tab)
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT
4.0from 487 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 64.2 lowest
- (80.2 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
What students like
- Staff are helpful and friendly
What to weigh up
- Teaching quality varies between staff
- Course page for University of New South Wales (opens in a new tab)
University of New South Wales
Sydney - Kensington, NSW
4.4from 1,572 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 83 lowest
- (92 median, 2024)
- How you study
- On campus
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Vision Science.
- Optics
- Anatomy and function of the eye
- Sensation and perception
- Eye disorders
- Research design and methods
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?
Questions people ask
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is for people wanting to work in vision science. It is a bachelor degree, which prepares you for roles in this field.
Do I need experience or other qualifications first?
Entry requirements are set by each provider, so check with the provider you choose.