The Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ) is the independent accreditation authority responsible for assessing optometry education programs and qualifications in Australia and New Zealand.
Our mission is to uphold public safety by ensuring optometrists entering the profession are competent, well-trained, and equipped to deliver high standards of care.
The Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ) is the independent accreditation authority responsible for assessing optometry education programs and qualifications in Australia and New Zealand.
Our mission is to uphold public safety by ensuring optometrists entering the profession are competent, well-trained, and equipped to deliver high standards of care.
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2027 Examination Dates
2027 Written Examination
First series: Monday 1st & Tuesday 2nd March 2027
Applications close Thursday 4th February 2027
Second series: Monday 2nd & Tuesday 3rd August 2027
Applications open Thursday 1st July 2027
Applications close Friday 2nd July 2027
2027 Clinical Examination
Session one: week of 21st June 2027
Session two: week of 28th June 2027
Closing date: Thursday 6th May 2027 (or unless sold out prior)