Examination

Assessment of Competence in Ocular Therapeutics (ACOT)

Detailed information about the Assessment of Ocular Therapeutics is below.

ACOT Information for Candidates

Sample ACOT Case Report

Sample ACOT Oral Examination Questions

If you wish to obtain an application form, please contact OCANZ.

2025/2027 ACOT Fees

Effective 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2027. Fees are in Australian dollars.

Application Fee   $868

Examination Fee   $3,213

Case Reports Repeat   $1,457
If the candidate passes the oral examination but with unsatisfactory case report(s) and an unsatisfactory defence of the case report. The case report(s) need to be re-submitted.

Oral Examination Repeat   $1,457
If the candidate fails oral examination overall, but with satisfactory case reports. The oral examination (except for the defence of the case reports) needs to be repeated.

The fees are payable per attempt and are non-refundable.

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