Bachelor of Optometry (Honours)

Shah Alam Campus, Shah Alam, Malaysia

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48 monthsProgramme duration

Medicine Related StudiesMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Optometry is a specialised branch in healthcare which trains you to detect, diagnose and manage ocular diseases. As a student of optometry, you will learn how to examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system and its associated structures. Throughout the programme, you will be immersed in laboratory and clinical sessions together with collaborative, highly focused assessments and projects. This will enhance your analytical, teamwork and interpersonal skills. Opt to study abroad for a semester or more through MSU Global Mobility Programme to experience various learning environments at MSU’s international partner universities. Industrial training towards the end of the programme ensures working exposure to help you relate to your future career. The MSU Bachelor in Optometry programme is approved by the Malaysia Optical Council (MOC). You need to be registered with MOC to be a certified practitioner in Malaysia.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Admission Requirements

GUIDELINES ON APPROVAL AND ACCREDITATION OF OPTOMETRY AND OPTICIANRY PROGRAMMES IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS (2022)

Minimum Entry Requirement:

An understanding of science, particularly in Physics and Mathematics is important. However, the Council recognizes the diversity of subjects taken by applicants and the contributions of those who entered optometry schools with other qualifications.
All applicants shall have attained at least credit in English to enable them to complete the course successfully.
All applicants who enter a matriculation or foundation shall have passed and attained a minimum of the following at School Certificate level or its equivalent:

Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM): Minimum 5Cs in the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Chemistry/Additional Mathematics, English and Mathematics
General Certificate of Education Ordinary (“O”) Levels: Biology, Physics, Chemistry/Additional Mathematics, English and Mathematics

All applicants shall have passed and attended a minimum of the following at:

Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM): Minimum CGPA 2.33 in Science stream; including passes in any THREE(3) of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics.
General Certificate of Education Advanced (“A”) Levels: Minimum of 3(C+) grades in any of following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics
Matriculation or Foundation in Science: : Minimum CGPA 2.33 including passes any 3 of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics AND provided the course duration is at least ONE year and completed at the same institution.
Senior Middle Level Unified Examination Certificate (SML-UEC): Minimum grade B6 each in any 3 of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics/Advanced Mathematics;
Unified Education Certificate (UEC): Minimum B5 each in any 3 of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics; and minimum B6 in 2 other subjects

Australian and International Pre-University Qualifications:

Monash University Foundation Pre-University Program (MUFY)
University of New South Wales (UNSW) Foundation
Western Australia Curriculum Council
HSC Sydney Australia
Trinity College Foundation Studies
Australian Universities Foundation Programmes
South Australian Matriculation (SAM)
Victorian Certificate of Education, Australia Year 12
Australian Matriculation (Ausmat)
Requirement: Average score 14 (60% ATAR/TER) including any 3 of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics
Indian Pre-University: Average of 60% aggregate including any 3 of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics
Diploma International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme (DP): Minimum overall score 26 points including any 2 science subjects or Mathematics in high level, 1 subject science or Mathematics in standard level, and attained minimum score 4 in subjects Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology

Diploma Level:

Diploma in Opticianry/Optical Dispensing: Minimum CGPA 2.75
Diploma in a Science-based Discipline: Minimum CGPA 2.75

Bachelor’s Degree Level:

Degree in Health or Pure or Applied Sciences: Minimum CGPA 2.75

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Domestic

Starts from

22,897 USD

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