Bachelor of Optometry (Hons)

Widely regarded for its comprehensive training in managing various eye conditions, this programme encapsulates courses that are in-depth, challenging, and designed to significantly advance optometric clinical skills in the field of vision care. Students will be familiarised with every aspect of ocular health including preventive care, visual therapy and rehabilitation leading to the ability to diagnose and manage a full range of eye diseases in addition to helping patients with special needs such as low vision and other visual problems. By the end of their studies, they will be well prepared to deliver world-class eye care for their patients.

Optometrists are needed by government and private hospitals, community health clinics, manufacturers of ophthalmic products, and as a practitioner in a private practice and chain store. The rising number of vision impairment cases in Malaysia, highlighted as cause for concern by the Ministry of Health, precedes a demand for vision care services that will continue to expand in the coming years. Upon completion of this programme, Malaysian students may register with Malaysian Optical Council. 

Courses Offered

Year 1

• Biochemistry & Cell Biology for Optometry
• Human Anatomy & Neuroscience
• Human Physiology
• Optics for Optometry
• Optometric Instrumentation
• Microbiology for Optometry
• Ocular Anatomy & Physiology
• Visual Science I

Year 2

• Optometric Practice I
• Ophthalmic Optics and Dispensing I
• Introduction to Biostatistics
• Visual Science II
• General and Ocular Pharmacology I
• Optometric Practice II
• Binocular Vision I
• Ophthalmic Optics and Dispensing II
• Visual Science III
• General and Ocular Pharmacology II
• Psychology for Optometry

Year 3

• Optometric Practice III
• Contact Lens Practice I
• Ophthalmic Optics and Dispensing III
• Introduction to General and Ocular Pathology for Optometry
• Low Vision
• English Communication Skill for Optometry
• Binocular Vision II
• Primary Care Clinic I
• Contact Lens Practice II
• Environmental and Community Optometry
• Ocular Disease for Optometry
• Specialty Care Practice A and B
• Industrial Placement I

Year 4

• Primary Care Clinic II
• Ophthalmic Optics and Dispensing IV
• Research Methods & Statistics (R&D)
• Entrepreneurship and Ethics
• Public Health Optometry
• Specialty Care Clinic AI
• Specialty Care Clinic BI
• Primary Care Clinic III
• Problem-based Clinical Case Study
• Optometry Research Project (R&D)
• Specialty Care Clinic AII
• Specialty Care Clinic BII
• Industrial Placement II

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

U1

For Malaysian students:

1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
   (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
2. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
   (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)

For foreign students:

1. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
2. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
   (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)