AustraliaPhD208 weeks
Doctor of Clinical Research in Optometry (Professional Doctorate)
The University of New South Wales (UNSW)Kensington, Australia
Fee for international students
A$255,000 for the whole course (as of 2026)Source: CRICOS
- Intakes
- Not published
- Duration
- 208 weeks
Programme facts
- Level
- PhD
- Duration
- 208 weeks
- Language of teaching
- English
- Study mode
- Not published
- Credits
- Not published
- Intakes
- Not published
About this programme
The Professional Doctorate of Clinical Research in Optometry is an applied research professional degree that is designed specifically for clinicians in optometry or cognate areas. It provides an opportunity to combine a doctoral thesis with the coursework component of relevant Masters programs. Participation in the DCRO will lead to the presentation of a doctoral thesis.
Entry requirements
- Prerequisites
- A minimum 1 year post-qualifying professional experience in clinical practice; demonstrated capacity for independent research under the guidance of a supervisor at the doctoral level (as defined by the UNSW Higher Degree Research Admissions and Pathways Guideline Version: 1.0 Effective 15 October 2014); A first or upper-second class (Distinction) Honours degree in Optometry or in a cognate discipline.
Data: CRICOS, Australian Government.