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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2026 & 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 1st July 2027. Applications close Friday 2nd July 2027
2026 Clinical Examination – Applications Open
Session one: week of 9th November 2026
Session two: week of 16th November 2026
Session three: week of 23rd November 2026
Closing date: Thursday 8th October 2026 (or unless sold out prior)