List of displayable additional qualification
Learn which supplementary credentials can be displayed and proper formats for presenting professional achievements.
Last updated 7 April 2025
Only additional qualifications approved by the Board will be listed in the online register-search by members of public.
It is important to note that the Board does not consider the additional qualifications on its own for registration purposes. It will not be displayed in the registration certificate as well.
List of Displayable Additional Qualifications
Country | Body Granting Qualifications | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|
Australia | The University of New South Wales | Doctor of Philosophy |
Australia | The University of New South Wales | Master of Optometry |
Australia | The University of Melbourne | Doctor of Philosophy |
Australia | The University of Melbourne | Master of Clinical Optometry |
Singapore | Ngee Ann Polytechnic | Specialist Diploma in Community Optometry |
Singapore | Singapore Polytechnic | Advanced Diploma in Optometry |
United Kingdom | Association of British Dispensing Opticians | FBDO (Level 6 Diploma in Ophthalmic Dispensing) |
United Kingdom | Association of British Dispensing Opticians | FBDO (CL) (Level 6 Certificate in Contact Lens Practice |
United Kingdom | Aston University | Bachelor of Science in Optometry and Clinical Practice |
United Kingdom | Aston University | Master of Science in Optometry |
United Kingdom | Aston University | Doctor of Optometry |
United Kingdom | Cardiff University | Doctor of Philosophy in Vision Sciences |
United Kingdom | Cardiff University | Master of Philosophy in Vision Sciences |
United Kingdom | Cardiff University | Master of Science in Clinical Optometry |
United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh | Master of Science in Primary Care Ophthalmology |
United Kingdom | The University of Manchester | Doctor of Philosophy |
United Kingdom | The University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology & The Victoria University of Manchester | Doctor of Philosophy |
United States of America | Pennsylvania College of Optometry | Bachelor of Science in Optometry |
United States of America | Pennsylvania College of Optometry | Master of Science in Clinical Optometry |