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Research & impact
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Research groups
- Retinal Disease and Clinical Imaging Research Group
- Optical Imaging and Visualisation
- Public Health and Health Systems Research Group
- Myopia Research Group
- Ocular Surface Research (Inc. Dry Eye and Contact Lenses)
- Centre for Eye Health Research Group (CFEH)
- Sensory Processes Research Laboratory
- Eye Research Group
- Vision Loss and Health Ageing Group
- Testing and developing new antimicrobials and overcoming antimicrobial resistance (TADOAR)
- Ocular Pathology Research Group
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Research excellence
- Validation of a novel non-invasive high throughput screening tool for peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes
- Eye infection and contact lens
- Development of novel antimicrobial scaffolds
- Preventing injuries and promoting health, safety and mobility for older people with age-related eye disease
- Biomarkers in dry eye disease
- Publications
- Volunteer in our research studies
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Research groups
- Partner with us
- Optometry clinic
- ORLAB
- About us
- Study areas
- Student life & resources
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Research & impact
Research groups
- Retinal Disease and Clinical Imaging Research Group
- Optical Imaging and Visualisation
- Public Health and Health Systems Research Group
- Myopia Research Group
- Ocular Surface Research (Inc. Dry Eye and Contact Lenses)
- Centre for Eye Health Research Group (CFEH)
- Sensory Processes Research Laboratory
- Eye Research Group
- Vision Loss and Health Ageing Group
- Testing and developing new antimicrobials and overcoming antimicrobial resistance (TADOAR)
- Ocular Pathology Research Group
Research excellence
- Validation of a novel non-invasive high throughput screening tool for peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes
- Eye infection and contact lens
- Development of novel antimicrobial scaffolds
- Preventing injuries and promoting health, safety and mobility for older people with age-related eye disease
- Biomarkers in dry eye disease
- Partner with us
- Optometry clinic
- ORLAB

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Email
The university uses email as an official form of communication for students. All UNSW students have their own email account. The School of Optometry & Vision Science also makes use of this form of communication.
It is extremely important that you know how to use your zMail and ensure that you check it regularly. You are advised to link your official UNSW email address to your habitual email address (e.g., hotmail). You will miss out on vital information from the school and university if you do not check your zMail.
For more information, visit the website of the IT Service Centre, opens in a new window.
Telephone: (02) 9385-1333
Email the IT Service centre, opens in a new window
School office
The school office is located in room 3.003 on Level 3, North Wing of the Rupert Myers Building.
E: UNSW School of Optometry & Vision Science, opens in a new window
T: (02) 9385 4639
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Contact the Nucleus Student Hub, opens in a new window
Manage your enrolment with student web forms, opens in a new window
Student Advisor
The school has an academic staff member appointed as a Student Advisor. You may approach Associate Professor Michele Madigan, opens in a new window to talk about any academic or personal issues affecting your studies.
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UNSW Student Portal Webforms
, opens in a new windowGuideline on Supplementary Assessments for the School of Optometry and Vision Science
Assignment/Practical Attachment Sheet
General Education Rules in the 3952 BOptom BSc Program
Honours Policy - 3952 BOptom BSc
Plagiarism & Academic Integrity
, opens in a new windowPreparation of a Scholarly Report , opens in a new window
Progression Policy - 3952 BOptom BSc, opens in a new window
Progression Policy - 3182 BVisSc/MClinOptom , opens in a new window
Timetable Clash Approval application form
, opens in a new windowApplication to Waive Course Pre- and Co- requisites
, opens in a new windowEffect of SY-FL grading on Progression and Admissions - As at 21.05.2020 , opens in a new window
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Student equipment kits, replacement items and locker hire available here, opens in a new window.
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Please note:
On successful completion of the optometry qualification at UNSW (MClinOptom), students must apply for registration with the Optometry Board of Australia to practice within Australia. As part of this process, the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), on behalf of the National Board, must check an applicant’s criminal history to ensure only those practitioners who are suitable and safe to practise are granted registration in Australia. Please see AHPRA, opens in a new window for further information. For information on registration in New Zealand, please see ODPB, opens in a new window.
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Information on student placement will be updated later in 2022
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- Stage 1-4 Supplementary Examination Schedule for Term 3 2024
- Stage 5 Supplementary Examination Schedule for Term 3 2024
- Find out information about special considerations and applying for a supplementary exam.
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Students of the School of Optometry and Vision Science can use this list of approved anatomical abbreviations., opens in a new window
Note that these can also be found on Moodle.
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View the requirements, opens in a new window.
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View the 2025 textbook list
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Please find the O week introductory slides here