Bachelor of Optometry (Hons)

Widely recognized for its comprehensive training in managing various eye conditions, UCSI University’s Optometry programme offers in-depth and challenging courses designed to advance clinical skills in vision care. Students gain expertise in all aspects of ocular health, including preventive care, visual therapy, and rehabilitation, enabling them to diagnose and manage a full range of eye diseases. They also learn to assist patients with special needs, such as those with low vision and other visual impairments. By the end of their studies, graduates are fully prepared to deliver world-class eye care.

Optometrists are in demand across government and private hospitals, community health clinics, ophthalmic product manufacturers, and private practices or chain stores. With the rising number of vision impairment cases in Malaysia highlighted by the Ministry of Health, the demand for vision care services continues to grow. Upon completion of the programme, Malaysian students are eligible to register with the Malaysian Optical Council, further enhancing their professional credentials.

Any of these:

• Matriculation in Science / Foundation in Science: Minimum CGPA 2.50 including any 3 of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics.

  • Additional requirements: Minimum 5C in at least 3 of the following SPM/O-Level subjects: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics.

• STPM: Minimum CGPA 2.50 in Science Stream.

• A-Level: Minimum 3D including any 3 of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics.

• UEC: Minimum B5 in any 3 of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics; and minimum B6 in 2 other subjects.

  • Additional requirements: Minimum 5C in at least 3 of the following SPM/O-Level subjects: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics.

• Australian Year 12 / New South Wales High School Certificate Programme HSC UNSW / SACE / AUSMAT: Average score of 14 (60% ATAR/TER) including any 3 of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics.

• Canadian Pre-University (CPU): Average score of 14 (60%) including any 3 of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics.

• International Baccalaureate (IB): Minimum total score of 26 points, including:

  • Any 2 science subjects or Mathematics at the high level.

  • 1 science or Mathematics subject at the standard level.

  • Minimum score of 4 in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or Biology.

• Pre-University (Pre-U): Minimum CGPA of 2.5 or 60% in 3 science subjects.

  • Additional requirements: Minimum 5C in at least 3 of the following SPM/O-Level subjects: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics.

• Diploma (Science-related) / Diploma in Opticianry / Diploma in Optical Dispensing: Minimum CGPA 2.75.

  • Additional requirements: Minimum 5C in at least 3 of the following SPM/O-Level subjects: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics.

• Bachelor’s Degree (Degree in Health, Pure, or Applied Sciences): Minimum CGPA 2.75.

  • Additional requirements: Minimum 5C in at least 3 of the following SPM/O-Level subjects: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics.

• SPM / O-Levels: Minimum 5C in at least 3 of the following subjects: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics.

English Language Requirements

• UEC English Language: Minimum grade A2

• MUET: Band 3

• TOEFL: 42

• O-Level / IGCSE / English 1119: Grade C

• SPM English: Grade B+

• Cambridge English Qualification: 154

• Cambridge Linguaskill: 154

• Pearson Test of English: 47

• IELTS: Score of 5

Note: International students holding equivalent academic qualifications conducted in a non-English language must sit for the English Placement Test. This may require completion of the English for Tertiary Education module (1 to 10 months). Students intending to pursue the undergraduate programme directly are advised to meet the English requirements before commencing their studies.

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)

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)