Bachelor of Medical Science (Vision Science)/Master of Optometry
at Flinders University, South Australia.
A five-year integrated Flinders Vision Science/Master of Optometry program leading to direct AHPRA optometry registration. Strong emphasis on rural, remote and Aboriginal eye-health practice with placements in regional SA, the NT and the Far North.
ATAR cutoff history
Published cutoff data for the Flinders University Bachelor of Medical Science (Vision Science)/Master of Optometry. We never invent figures; entries marked "not published" mean the university or admissions centre has not released a verified cutoff for that intake.
| Intake year | ATAR cutoff | Admissions centre |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ATAR cutoff not published | SATAC |
| 2024 | ATAR cutoff not published | SATAC |
| 2023 | ATAR cutoff not published | SATAC |
No verified cutoffs are available. Confirm the latest figure on the official SATAC cutoff release.
Prerequisite Year 12 subjects
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Career outcomes
- Graduates are registered optometrists in South Australia, the Northern Territory and across regional Australia after AHPRA registration.
- First-year jobs typically include corporate optometry (Specsavers, OPSM), independent practice in Adelaide, rural locum work in regional SA and the NT, and Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services.
- Many alumni progress to therapeutic prescribing endorsement, paediatric or low-vision specialty practice, or work in remote Aboriginal eye-health programs.
Professional accreditation
- Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand accredited
- AHPRA Optometry Board of Australia registration eligible
Related courses at Flinders
Sources
- https://www.flinders.edu.au/study/courses/bachelor-medical-science-vision-science-master-optometry
- https://www.satac.edu.au/
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