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BACHELOR IN OPTOMETRY (HONS)

Course Information

Mode: Physical
Duration: 48 Month
Intakes:

February, July, September

Campus:

Shah Alam

Type: Full-time Study
Application fees: 6539 RM
Tuition fees: 79000.00 RM

Course Overview

About the Course

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. 

Among the Courses Offered

Year One

  • Introduction to Optics
  • General Pathology and Disease Process
  • Physical and Geometrical Optics
  • Eye Anatomy and Physiology

Year Two

  • Ophtalmic Optics
  • Visual Optics
  • Clinical Interview and Health History Taking
  • General Pharmacology

Year Three

  • Ocular Pharmacology
  • Investigative Techniques in Opthalmic Diagnosis
  • Low Vision and Geriatric Optometry

Year Four

  • Public Health and Community Optometry
  • Clinical Problem Solving in Optometry
  • Industrial Training

Career Prospects

  • Optometrist
  • Vision Therapist
  • Ophthalmic Product Specialist

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